Marriage Counseling Therapists in Rochester Hills, MI

I know the struggle is real. Every. Day. Whether you deal with trauma that is tormenting, anxiety, depression, have been in a relationship that has wounded you, or are looking to improve your emotional health, I offer a safe environment where we can build trust while we dive into what is keeping you from healing & moving toward your goals. Clients who work with me describe: decreased stress & anxiety, healing from trauma & pain, improved communication patterns & increased marital satisfaction. Together we can get to the root of your struggles to bring real change and growth!

Life can be very hard. We all face certain obstacles that cause us to feel afraid, sad, worried or even hopeless. It is my goal to help you through difficult times, enabling you to make new choices and engage in behavior that will create a happier life. You may be struggling to help a loved one; parent a difficult child or teen; grieve a loss; save a marriage or make important life decisions. It would be our privilage to help you navigate through significant periods of change in your life.

At our practice, we have created an inviting and comfortable environment in which clients and professional staff can collaborate to address a number of presenting concerns. We are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods that have been developed and rigorously researched by some of the world's leading experts. Our measured, thoughtful approach to assessment and treatment planning help to ensure that all clients are presented with treatment options that are well-suited to meet their needs. You and your therapist will partner to develop a customized plan to help you achieve an optimal treatment outcome.

I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. By attending therapy, you may get clarity on difficult issues, obtain objective feedback, and develop individualized solutions that work for you and/or your family. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment and work collaboratively with you and/or your family to meet your goals.

As a marriage and family therapist, my goal is to create a warm, safe environment in which to help you uncover your true potential by resolving challenges in your life that may be brought on by past, current, or up-coming circumstances. By applying Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman, and other complementary therapy approaches, we will unearth behavioral and emotional patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. See my website for more details.

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.

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 challenges can be overwhelming at times. I strive to assist individuals, couples and families in achieving emotionally healthy lives and reaching their specific life goals. I have a master degree in social work with a post graduate in Marriage and Couples therapy and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting, substance use and adjustment struggles. I have clinical interests in cognitive behavioral, EMDR, mindfulness, animal-assisted, creative and art approached therapy.

I provide services to individuals and families who are struggling with imbalance in their lives. Many of my clients suffer from anxiety, depression, family problems, addictions, marital problems, emotional disorders, and many other issues. As a long - time educator and therapist, I believe that identifying and treating emotional problems is as complex as learning a foreign language. So I see my patients at least twice per week for 90 minutes per session. Your commitment is the primary reason that I have an 80 percent rate of success!

At North Oakland Counseling our mission is to: 1-Improve your communication skills so you can deepen your connection in marriage and other relationships. 2-Provide you with tools to cope effectively with stress and experience relief from anxiety and depression. 3-Help you control & manage obsessive-compulsive behaviors. 4-Work with you through grief and emptiness so you are able to transform hopelessness and helplessness into joy and happiness. 5- Help you manage anger & recover from abuse, trauma, & addictions. 6-Increase your sense of personal integrity consciously and subconsciously so you can begin to experience more life contentment and more authentic self.

I have 40 years of psychotherapy experience, and I am a Diplomate in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In a collaborative manner, and with understanding, compassion and acceptance, I assist people in overcoming anxiety, worry, panic, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship/ marital distress. I assist clients in developing the practical tools to meet life's challenges, and to learn to live the lives that they desire. I believe that people can change: they can learn new ways of thinking and new ways of behaving that allow them to be hopeful and happy.

Hope, healing, wholeness. This is what we all want. But instead we sometimes feel despair, broken, and alone. We long to feel loved and understood. But often that doesn't happen. Something has gone wrong. Life is not what we had hoped. We are not who we want to be. Are you troubled by guilt, destructive behavior, discouragement or depression? Or perhaps it's marital problems, being a single adult, or adolescent issues. Maybe you struggle with a constant feeling of failure, the pain of sexual abuse, or the memory of bullying. There is help-and hope.

Our lives are full of challenges, change, hurts and unmet needs that we don't have to face alone. Counseling can help lead you in discovering strategies to help you better understand yourself, navigate through difficult times and find your way to a happier, healthier and fulfilling life. I would welcome the opportunity to support you in your journey of healing from pain, making the changes you desire, and improving your relationships with family, friends and colleagues.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Do fights with your spouse happen so often that you can't even tell when one ended and the next began? And somehow the things that you used to admire about each other are now the jabs that you throw out during the latest fight? You're probably exhausted of feeling resentful and unappreciated, and also discouraged that your marriage could be better because every time you work up the courage to honestly try and listen to each other it seems to blow up into an argument anyway.

Are you feeling as though you have no one to talk to or no one who is willing to listen to your concerns and frustrations as well as your successes? Listening is one of the most effective ways one can demonstrate empathy to others. I am here to be that someone and to help guide you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked with many diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, ADHD, and Personality Disorders. I am here to provide a neutral and safe space for my clients.

Does it seem like you are having a hard time getting along with the people in your life or maybe you’re feeling misunderstood at times? Do you have additional stress added to your life? Not sure how to get back on track or pick up the pieces? Imagine getting back to you! Feeling better, discovering your inner strength, and being confident that you can handle those difficult situations. Counseling is a great way to start making progress.

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.