Grief Therapists in Rochester, MI

Are you looking for support or a safe place to recover emotionally from life's storms? Do you desire to restore and strengthen relationships? Perhaps it is time to explore new possibilities for your life. Whatever issue you are facing, please know your well-being is of utmost importance. Aiding you in the process of reaching your goals is the prime objective in counseling. Let's work together, creating strategies for improving emotions, behaviors, or relationships. Please call today so we can discuss which options may be best for you. I look forward to talking with you soon. 248-805-1108

I believe we all have the ability to live happy, fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. Sometimes relationship problems, grief , past trauma or just our own misconceptions about ourselves can contribute to our unhappiness. We may be compassionate with our friends and family, but not so much with ourself. I believe the role of a therapist is to help guide the client with objective and empathetic listening and non-judgmental suggestions. Sometimes you may need a reality check, and other times all you may need is a reinforcing message that you are on the right track with your thoughts, beliefs and actions.

You're not here because life is great. I'm glad you reached out! It can help to talk to someone who is not a friend or family member. You can make progress when someone has your back.

It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful, a client will develop the hope, clarity, courage and self-acceptance necessary to make positive changes in their life.

Providing a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment allows my clients to begin exploring the life challenges they are facing. Life can be hard and often very lonely. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. With compassion and respect, I listen carefully and without judgement. I use an interactive approach by involving my clients in problem solving and finding solutions that best fit their needs. It takes courage to reach out for help. Although change is difficult, I invite you to allow me to provide guidance, support and encouragement as you explore these changes in order to achieve a more satisfying and peaceful life.

Life surely isn't easy in today's ever changing world. Do you wish you had a safe, nonjudgmental person you can trust to help you regain focus, plan, problem solve, and get in touch with your true self? Together we can walk through the issues facing you. Using a client centered, creative approach combining both traditional talk therapy and experiential activities, I will help you find your own voice, access your inner strengths, and take action to create the life you want. We'll explore your personal decision making process in a way that affirms who you are, and who you want to be. Let me share what I have learned makes it better

Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss ). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.

I'm here to assist you whether it's navigating difficulties in your daily life, mending relationships, developing positive coping skills for anxiety and depression, or navigating through major life transitions. I will provide you with emotional support, reassurance, guidance and clarity, to ensure positive long-lasting changes. Some specialized areas of interest are grief and loss , depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together we will find the right tools to identify the root cause of any unwanted stressors. I offer in-person or video sessions to help children, teenagers, young adults, families, and adults.

Sometimes we just need a little help figuring out life's challenges-----help sorting out how to make some of "those" big decisions...or how to pick up the pieces after a fallout, breakup or death of a loved one. Maybe drugs and alcohol have taken over you and the lifestyle you once knew; recovery may be a frightening thing to explore. Sometimes we are caught up in someone else's mess; a loved one with a substance abuse, alcohol or gambling problem. Finances may be causing conflict with others and within ourselves.Sometimes we need help because someone /something may be needing more

If you are having difficulties feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stuck or are looking to make some changes in yourself, I offer a place where you won’t get interrupted, where a genuine, caring person will give you the space to hear yourself tell your unique story and to empathize with you. Whatever unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors you may be experiencing, I am here to help. Working together, you have the opportunity to process difficult emotions, life's uncertainties, and heal inner wounds without having to be alone.

We are all on a journey towards improved health and wholeness, but the road to healing can often be difficult to navigate. Life challenges can result in feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, and loss of control. Often times we might experience physical symptoms as a result of ongoing stress as well. These same struggles, however, can be opportunities for growth. Our counseling professionals will walk with you on your journey of self-discovery, and together we will uncover your unique strengths, develop coping skills, increase self-confidence, and work toward restoring balance in your life.

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 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy & assessment to children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship problems, trauma & abuse, bereavement , ADHD & learning disorders, and behavioral problems.

I work with a variety of individuals, from ages 15 to 115, whether they come in seeking symptom relief for depression or anxiety, or they are facing challenges involving more existential issues. I believe in building a strong trusting relationship with those I work with, and with this type of foundation in place, we can explore everything from grief and loss , to issues surrounding sexuality; from how you see your place in this world, to ways that you can best integrate yourself into it. Your conception of your own self-actualization is my most important guideline.

I offer a very personalized approach to counseling. I believe in the power of a person's story and how that story has brought them to where they are at presently. I work from an integrated person-centered approach. One size/technique does NOT fit all in counseling. Moreover, I'm a believer in the therapeutic relationship being the key ingredient to effective therapy. I work with issues such as: grief , depression, anxiety, chronic-pain, panic, school issues and much more. Counseling is not the easy way through a life concern; it takes work and commitment. I promise to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration.

For 20+ years, Tracy has practiced in the field of mental health and education. She is a skilled therapist, consultant, and advocate. You can expect a trusting and compassionate environment that promotes growth and change. She specializes in several areas: such as anxiety, depression, parent coaching, and stress management. See other speciality areas below.

Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Everyone has a past and carries some form of baggage with them. The issues from the past that remain unresolved impact multiple areas of our lives from our personal contentment to our interpersonal relationships. Once a client understands the underlying cause of their anxiety, depression, hurt, fears, etc., they can come to a place of acceptance and move forward minimizing the impact these issues have on the present. Our goal is to help each client find healing in order to live fully and authentically in the present.

I have faith in the idea that people can, and do change. In my experience, change is not always a linear process. Often, when trying to change a situation or behavior, people fall short or stumble. Being able to truly evaluate an individual's strengths and building upon those, allows for the needed empowerment to overcome our barriers. I am passionate about helping individuals to overcome various behavioral health concerns. Whether you are facing addiction, anxiety, anger issues, grief , stress, depression or trauma, I use a strengths based approach, coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build upon your inherit resiliency to affect change.