Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Royal Oak, MI
Welcome to my page! I provide a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for adults and teens in order to assist with diagnosis and individualized treatment recommendations. As an assessment psychologist, my prioritry is to foster a personable atmosphere, while using evidence-based psychological measures to comprehensively address patient concerns. Reports are clinically rigorous and clearly written to align with referral needs.
Welcome to my page! I provide a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for adults and teens in order to assist with diagnosis and individualized treatment recommendations. As an assessment psychologist, my prioritry is to foster a personable atmosphere, while using evidence-based psychological measures to comprehensively address patient concerns. Reports are clinically rigorous and clearly written to align with referral needs.
You’ve spent so much time trying to hold everything together—showing up for everyone, pushing through stress, keeping your feelings in check. On the outside, you look “fine,” but inside you might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted. Maybe you’re the responsible one, the strong one, the people-pleaser… and it’s starting to wear on you.
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of my clients say things like, “I don’t know why I’m so hard on myself,” or “I’m tired of putting everyone else first.” Therapy can be the place where you finally get to set all of that down.
You’ve spent so much time trying to hold everything together—showing up for everyone, pushing through stress, keeping your feelings in check. On the outside, you look “fine,” but inside you might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted. Maybe you’re the responsible one, the strong one, the people-pleaser… and it’s starting to wear on you.
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of my clients say things like, “I don’t know why I’m so hard on myself,” or “I’m tired of putting everyone else first.” Therapy can be the place where you finally get to set all of that down.
Are you constantly overthinking your relationship, struggling to trust, or questioning whether you’re with the right person? Maybe you are healing from a breakup and trying to understand what happened—or simply want to feel more secure and confident in your future relationships. I work with young adults and adults navigating relationship challenges, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-worth, and patterns that can make it difficult to feel at peace in relationships.
Are you constantly overthinking your relationship, struggling to trust, or questioning whether you’re with the right person? Maybe you are healing from a breakup and trying to understand what happened—or simply want to feel more secure and confident in your future relationships. I work with young adults and adults navigating relationship challenges, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-worth, and patterns that can make it difficult to feel at peace in relationships.
In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic evaluations for children & adults to assess concerns including ADHD, Autism, learning deficits, and cognitive executive function deficits. I assist a diverse population overcome their depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, and more. I help my clients identify clear goals and work toward them. In the process, clients gain insight, understand their thoughts and feelings, and learn new skills and techniques. I understand the importance of medication for patients and collaborate with psychiatrists to ensure the best management and comprehensive care of symptoms for my clients.
In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic evaluations for children & adults to assess concerns including ADHD, Autism, learning deficits, and cognitive executive function deficits. I assist a diverse population overcome their depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, and more. I help my clients identify clear goals and work toward them. In the process, clients gain insight, understand their thoughts and feelings, and learn new skills and techniques. I understand the importance of medication for patients and collaborate with psychiatrists to ensure the best management and comprehensive care of symptoms for my clients.
My experience ranges from empowering clients to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety, navigating relationship issues, unveiling trauma and abuse, to improving motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I specialize in the exploration of the subconscious and spiritually integrative work, including unpacking plant medicine journeys post-ceremony. My goal is to create the space for you to feel safe to reclaim your authenticity through a mind-body-soul perspective to ensure your concerns are treated as a whole and foster the strongest possible connection to self.
My experience ranges from empowering clients to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety, navigating relationship issues, unveiling trauma and abuse, to improving motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I specialize in the exploration of the subconscious and spiritually integrative work, including unpacking plant medicine journeys post-ceremony. My goal is to create the space for you to feel safe to reclaim your authenticity through a mind-body-soul perspective to ensure your concerns are treated as a whole and foster the strongest possible connection to self.
You may look like you’re “functioning” on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many of my clients come in having already done insight-based work—yet their bodies still feel stuck in fight, flight, or shutdown. I offer trauma-informed, somatic therapy for adults who want more than coping strategies and deeper processing and awareness. Clients often seek my support for anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Many identify as highly sensitive, intuitive, or high-achieving, and are longing to feel more at home in their bodies.
You may look like you’re “functioning” on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many of my clients come in having already done insight-based work—yet their bodies still feel stuck in fight, flight, or shutdown. I offer trauma-informed, somatic therapy for adults who want more than coping strategies and deeper processing and awareness. Clients often seek my support for anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Many identify as highly sensitive, intuitive, or high-achieving, and are longing to feel more at home in their bodies.
Anxious, burnt out, or replaying the same fights at home? You want calmer days, clearer choices, and steadier relationships. I work with young adults in transition, couples feeling distant, and anyone sorting identity or substance-use concerns. YOU'RE NOT alone. Together, we slow the swirl, name patterns, and map simple and actionable steps, so you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Anxious, burnt out, or replaying the same fights at home? You want calmer days, clearer choices, and steadier relationships. I work with young adults in transition, couples feeling distant, and anyone sorting identity or substance-use concerns. YOU'RE NOT alone. Together, we slow the swirl, name patterns, and map simple and actionable steps, so you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Hi Welcome! I am so proud of you for being here. Seeking out help or even finding the right therapist is not easy. Life is rarely easy; managing relationships, life changes, and your own emotions can make life hard. You may be coming to therapy for those reasons, or maybe it’s grief, depression, anxiety, or processing trauma. If you are seeking out healing, you are in the right place.
Hi Welcome! I am so proud of you for being here. Seeking out help or even finding the right therapist is not easy. Life is rarely easy; managing relationships, life changes, and your own emotions can make life hard. You may be coming to therapy for those reasons, or maybe it’s grief, depression, anxiety, or processing trauma. If you are seeking out healing, you are in the right place.
Dr. Raveau specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals, children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She helps clients break intergenerational cycles, heal from difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural identity, and build lives rooted in authenticity, resilience, and belonging. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
Dr. Raveau specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals, children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She helps clients break intergenerational cycles, heal from difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural identity, and build lives rooted in authenticity, resilience, and belonging. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
At Michigan Wellbeing, we work with children, teens, adults, couples, and whole families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and relationship challenges. We provide integrative mental health care that supports the whole person, mind, body, and nervous system together, with therapy that is personalized, compassionate, and rooted in both research and lived experience. We also offer affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, highly-sensitive people, and adults working through life transitions, identity, and burnout. When working with children and teens, we include parents in the care plan too.
At Michigan Wellbeing, we work with children, teens, adults, couples, and whole families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and relationship challenges. We provide integrative mental health care that supports the whole person, mind, body, and nervous system together, with therapy that is personalized, compassionate, and rooted in both research and lived experience. We also offer affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, highly-sensitive people, and adults working through life transitions, identity, and burnout. When working with children and teens, we include parents in the care plan too.
Life can be difficult and sometimes we are faced with situations that we just can't handle on our own. Therapy provides an opportunity for individuals to explore and understand their challenges in addition to empowering them to heal and find strength. I can help you on your journey as you navigate through the challenges, trials and undeserving times. I often tell people "it takes a strong person to enter therapy." I hope that you can find the courage to make a positive decision and reach out to get started today.
Life can be difficult and sometimes we are faced with situations that we just can't handle on our own. Therapy provides an opportunity for individuals to explore and understand their challenges in addition to empowering them to heal and find strength. I can help you on your journey as you navigate through the challenges, trials and undeserving times. I often tell people "it takes a strong person to enter therapy." I hope that you can find the courage to make a positive decision and reach out to get started today.
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of trauma is preventing you from living your life. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of trauma is preventing you from living your life. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
How are you…really? Maybe you can’t recall the last time someone genuinely asked, or perhaps the question caught you off guard, leaving you unsure of how to respond. Either way, lately, you haven’t been feeling like your usual self—as if you’re shedding old skin and evolving into a new version of yourself. If you find yourself nodding along to this and are itching to dive deeper, know that I am here to support you as you venture into uncharted territory.
How are you…really? Maybe you can’t recall the last time someone genuinely asked, or perhaps the question caught you off guard, leaving you unsure of how to respond. Either way, lately, you haven’t been feeling like your usual self—as if you’re shedding old skin and evolving into a new version of yourself. If you find yourself nodding along to this and are itching to dive deeper, know that I am here to support you as you venture into uncharted territory.
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I was raised in Arab Muslim community, and use this experience to create space where context is understood without exhausting explanations.
You might feel caught between worlds. Tired of explaining yourself, of fragmenting who you are to make others comfortable. I work with young adults, children of immigrants, and people navigating queer/religious identity. My clients often feel the weight of being a "model minority", and the loneliness of living between cultures in a place that often erases and devalues BIPOC identity. They might deal with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship/familial/community challenges rooted in these complex intersections. I offer my clients a space built on shared understanding, where no part of your identity feels like a contradiction.
I was raised in Arab Muslim community, and use this experience to create space where context is understood without exhausting explanations.
You might feel caught between worlds. Tired of explaining yourself, of fragmenting who you are to make others comfortable. I work with young adults, children of immigrants, and people navigating queer/religious identity. My clients often feel the weight of being a "model minority", and the loneliness of living between cultures in a place that often erases and devalues BIPOC identity. They might deal with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship/familial/community challenges rooted in these complex intersections. I offer my clients a space built on shared understanding, where no part of your identity feels like a contradiction.
Have you felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or alone in your emotions? Do you notice that anxiety, depression, or intense feelings sometimes take over, leaving you unsure how to cope or where to turn? Maybe your emotions feel so powerful that they affect your relationships, self-worth, and other areas in your life.
Have you felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or alone in your emotions? Do you notice that anxiety, depression, or intense feelings sometimes take over, leaving you unsure how to cope or where to turn? Maybe your emotions feel so powerful that they affect your relationships, self-worth, and other areas in your life.
You may look like you have it all together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, difficult relationships, boundaries, perfectionism, or simply feeling stuck. I work with adults and young adults who want to better understand the patterns that keep showing up in their lives—and actually do something about them. I especially enjoy working with women navigating relationships, motherhood and life transitions, as well as first-generation and multicultural family dynamics.
You may look like you have it all together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, difficult relationships, boundaries, perfectionism, or simply feeling stuck. I work with adults and young adults who want to better understand the patterns that keep showing up in their lives—and actually do something about them. I especially enjoy working with women navigating relationships, motherhood and life transitions, as well as first-generation and multicultural family dynamics.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who is compassionate and dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults. I earned a Bachelors in Social Work from Oakland University and a Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University with a certificate in School Social Work. I have worked as a school social worker since 2021, where I conduct evaluations and implement interventions to identify and aid with challenges such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life stressors to support child success. I am knowledgeable in the processes in schools and can aid families in navigating any obstacles they may have.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who is compassionate and dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults. I earned a Bachelors in Social Work from Oakland University and a Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University with a certificate in School Social Work. I have worked as a school social worker since 2021, where I conduct evaluations and implement interventions to identify and aid with challenges such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life stressors to support child success. I am knowledgeable in the processes in schools and can aid families in navigating any obstacles they may have.
I believe meaningful change begins within a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring challenges, processing experiences, and working toward personal growth. Through compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, I strive to help clients build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting positive change. I am committed to providing high-quality, individualized care that supports you in achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life.
I believe meaningful change begins within a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring challenges, processing experiences, and working toward personal growth. Through compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, I strive to help clients build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting positive change. I am committed to providing high-quality, individualized care that supports you in achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life.
Maureen Schneider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Finding help during distress can feel overwhelming, but ultimately it is empowering. You are stronger than you think. The opportunities for real change are opened when there is humility and a deep desire to heal. Each client needs to work at their own pace and manner, but intent for growth is key. Reaching fulfillment through the realization of personal talent looks different for everyone, but it is an exciting process to witness, once a client is ready. I find joy witnessing growth take place over time and I continue to be amazed by the strength and resilience of the individuals I work with.
Finding help during distress can feel overwhelming, but ultimately it is empowering. You are stronger than you think. The opportunities for real change are opened when there is humility and a deep desire to heal. Each client needs to work at their own pace and manner, but intent for growth is key. Reaching fulfillment through the realization of personal talent looks different for everyone, but it is an exciting process to witness, once a client is ready. I find joy witnessing growth take place over time and I continue to be amazed by the strength and resilience of the individuals I work with.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in the weight of depression, or struggling with grief and loss? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges or grappling with self-esteem issues that hold you back from being your true self. I believe therapy should be a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s holding you back and discover your strengths. Ultimately, this is your journey, and I’m here to support you as we work through it together, at your own pace. We’ll figure out the steps to move forward in a way that feels empowering, compassionate, and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in the weight of depression, or struggling with grief and loss? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges or grappling with self-esteem issues that hold you back from being your true self. I believe therapy should be a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s holding you back and discover your strengths. Ultimately, this is your journey, and I’m here to support you as we work through it together, at your own pace. We’ll figure out the steps to move forward in a way that feels empowering, compassionate, and healing.
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FAQ - Arab and Middle Eastern Counseling
What can an Arab and Middle Eastern therapist help with?
An Arab and Middle Eastern therapist can support clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. However, what may make their approach unique is their ability to integrate an understanding of the cultural, family, and social factors that may be shaping your mental health concerns. If you identify with a Middle Eastern background, such as Arab, North African, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, or Palestinian, working with a therapist who is familiar with values surrounding family loyalty, community expectations, religion, marriage, and caregiving responsibilities can help reduce the need to explain yourself in sessions and better support your healing in the context of your background.
How does cultural background influence the therapy experience?
A therapist who personally identifies as Arab or Middle Eastern may offer a deeper understanding of cultural norms, family dynamics, religious beliefs, migration experiences, and the stigma that may surround mental health in some communities. This shared cultural framework can make it easier to build trust and focus more directly on healing. It is also important to note that a therapist does not have to share your background to provide effective therapy. In some cases, finding a culturally competent therapist may be just as important as finding one who shares your background.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in the language they grew up speaking or thinking in, such as Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, or Turkish. Clients may feel more comfortable expressing themselves without having to translate their thoughts, which can reduce the risk of losing meaning or nuance. For many Arab and Middle Eastern clients, language is also closely tied to family relationships. Being able to move between English and your native language in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. This flexibility to move between languages in sessions can make therapy feel more natural and relevant to daily life.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Arab and Middle Eastern clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Arab and Middle Eastern clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, immigration, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, discrimination, or stigma around mental health. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your background constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists?
The directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists who have personally identified as Arab or Middle Eastern is limited, the directory may also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.