Couples Counseling Therapists in Rochester Hills, MI

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. As a clinician, it is my goal to help guide you in the right direction of your personal good life. While providing a secure, trustworthy environment for you, together we will work towards the process of building the best version of yourself. While I primarily use CBT in combination with Psychoanalytic Theory, my approach is more importantly based on a foundation of empathy, compassion, and respect. I will work collaboratively with you to identify your unique needs and goals, and tailor my interventions to best suit your individual needs.

As a mental health therapist I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in their lives. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I work collaboratively with my clients to create personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs and goals. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I am here to support you on your journey towards growth and self-discovery

The word "kairos" comes the Greek word meaning, "the opportune and decisive moment for change." I will support you through the counseling process while you search for continued joy and wellness in your life. Child and adolescent services are available to focus in on difficult attitudes, home or school behavior problems, parental divorce or separation issues. Adult counseling is needed to help in difficult life transitions, which may cause anxiety or depression. Couple counseling is available to help develop the necessary communication skills to enhance the relationship . Couples may have reached an impass due to the developmental stages of marriage.

Life has its fair share of ups and downs and despite your best efforts, the old ways of approaching life's challenges may no longer work. Seeking professional help can be difficult, but as a fully licensed and nationally certified counselor, my goal is to create an encouraging, safe, trusting, and compassionate environment where you can begin to heal. Discovering new ways to think about your past, your current challenges, and your future, can reduce stress, improve health, enhance relationships and increase self-esteem. When paired with setting goals and implementing new behavioral skills, personal growth is MORE than achievable!

Counseling involves empathy, congruence, trust, and genuineness and is based on an open therapeutic relationship . I 'am skilled, trained and have the necessary tools to assist my clients in the therapeutic process. Establishing a trusting, genuine, secure and judgement free environment is conducive to a healthy therapeutic safe haven. Through my education and personal experience I 'am devoted to giving my client the gift of resolve, healing and strength. As I help them explore emotions, feelings, thoughts and beliefs that they encounter daily.

Life isn't always easy. Whether you or your loved one are facing challenges at work, home, or school....we are here to help!

Do you want more out of life? Do you have hopes and dreams that seem unattainable? You have come to the right place. Many people spend their lives wishing for more, but fear change. If you are ready to make positive changes in your life, contact me, lets get started. I look forward to meeting you. Openings for new clients: Tues/Fri 9-5pm only.

The ultimate goal of my practice is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to achieve your own therapeutic & life goals. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression, difficulties with adjustment to new life situations (i.e. end of a relationship , marriage, birth of a baby, or an educational journey), desire an extra support system in your life, or a deeper relationship and insight into yourself; you don't have to do it alone. On your journey we can work to achieve personal growth, increase self-love, discover your true self, & learn and implement new skills. I also offering professional coaching.

Making the decision to schedule an appointment with a counselor takes a great deal of courage. Our therapists recognize that and work hard to make sure that you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the door. Understanding that individuals have different schedules in their lives, we provide a variety of options in the morning, afternoon, evening, or weekends depending on your needs. Give yourself the gift of self-care and give us a call.

Clients seek counseling wanting to be understood and know what to do about their problems. Fighting in circles without resolution, struggling to communicate or feel understood, and arguing or shutting down are all symptoms of relationship struggles. Low desire, affairs, and trust violations are symptoms of deeper relationship problems. I like helping people get down to business so they can understand and correct problems at the core. Clients love my genuine, straightforward approach and learn a lot in sessions. They leave feeling safe, with increased hope, and tasks to work on to improve their lives and achieve their goals.

The client/therapist relationship is one of the strongest indicators of client success and the therapy hour is that rare occasion where one can feel safe sharing their thoughts, feelings, fears, disappointments, and dreams without judgment. My strengths as a therapist begin with my ability to make clients feel comfortable while being fully engaged and invested in their progress. My clients regularly comment on my ability to remember even the simplest of details from previous sessions even upon returning to therapy years later. I'm also continually adding to my knowledge base which allows me to add new dimensions to the therapy hour.

I chose this profession from a profound desire to help and a strong belief that we all deserve help and healing. Deciding to seek help is the first brave step towards wellness. Taking positive strides and making healthy changes is what I am here to help with. Developing a warm, trusting, and calm environment is what I strive to provide each and every session. The most important aspect of therapy is developing a healthy therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your feelings, thoughts and experiences.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, lost, unmotivated, or frozen in place lately? Every day you hope to start fresh, but you don't know where to start. Sadness, anxiety, fatigue and irritability sometimes impact your relationships with other people. You are hoping to manage your stress better. Be happier. Live more peacefully.

A call for therapy is placed because some area of life is just not working. As a psychologist, my focus is on assisting each individual, couple or family in working towards and reaching the goals that brought them in. Together, we identify the nature of the challenges being faced and work together to get life back on track. I practice as a family psychologist, working with whomever comes into my office. Each one of us is part of a bigger circle and thus the work also focuses on those with whom the person works or lives, as relevant.

I am passionate about helping you to become and embrace your best self. Whether this means recovering from depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, perfectionism, people pleasing, body issues, or relationship problems - or just wanting to be happier, calmer, and more resilient, I am here to listen. It is my belief that simple-to-learn tools including mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are the building blocks of good mental health and fulfilling relationships. I'm trained in healing trauma by reconnecting the mind with the body through the use of mindful movement.

I mainly work with adults and the aging population. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am able to help with substance abuse (including co-dependency issues, as often times, addiction is a family disease). I work with mental health issues including anxiety, depression and trauma. I assist those who have experienced grief/loss. When working with couples my goal is to help them build an understanding of themselves and their partner (s). I work with the LGBTQ population and have training in substance abuse in LGBTQ population. I have experience with many different cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations.