LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Royal Oak, MI
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as; anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as; anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
Lisa Reedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, VSW, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel that life has become stagnant. A mixture of emotions weighs heavily on your heart, yet you keep moving forward. At times, the responsibilities of life can lead you to feel overwhelmed causing anxiety, sadness, anger and isolation. You feel tired and unmotivated, but continue pressing on for yourself and those around you. You may feel as if you are just going through the motions. You tell yourself that if you can just get through today, tomorrow or next week, you may feel better. The many losses in your life may have caused you to work and push yourself, almost as a distraction.
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel that life has become stagnant. A mixture of emotions weighs heavily on your heart, yet you keep moving forward. At times, the responsibilities of life can lead you to feel overwhelmed causing anxiety, sadness, anger and isolation. You feel tired and unmotivated, but continue pressing on for yourself and those around you. You may feel as if you are just going through the motions. You tell yourself that if you can just get through today, tomorrow or next week, you may feel better. The many losses in your life may have caused you to work and push yourself, almost as a distraction.
Kelly Kays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
Betrayal trauma is like having the ground pulled out from under you. It’s this deep, overwhelming pain that breaks your sense of safety and trust, not just in others but often in yourself. You might feel a mix of shock, anger, and confusion, like the world just doesn’t make sense anymore. The person you relied on and trusted has suddenly caused you so much hurt, leaving you feeling vulnerable and isolated, unsure of what’s real. It’s like riding an emotional rollercoaster, with waves of sadness, anxiety, and even numbness as you try to make sense of the betrayal and the love and trust you once had.
Betrayal trauma is like having the ground pulled out from under you. It’s this deep, overwhelming pain that breaks your sense of safety and trust, not just in others but often in yourself. You might feel a mix of shock, anger, and confusion, like the world just doesn’t make sense anymore. The person you relied on and trusted has suddenly caused you so much hurt, leaving you feeling vulnerable and isolated, unsure of what’s real. It’s like riding an emotional rollercoaster, with waves of sadness, anxiety, and even numbness as you try to make sense of the betrayal and the love and trust you once had.
If you or someone you love is dealing with a life-changing issue impacting your family, work/education, or physical/emotional health or if you are simply looking for personal growth, my practice might be a good fit for you. Adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss. Adults, children, and adolescents coping with trauma. Parents trying to help their children manage social and behavioral issues at home and at school, and diagnoses such as ADHD. I can offer a warm, collaborative space to process the emotion and address the issue.
If you or someone you love is dealing with a life-changing issue impacting your family, work/education, or physical/emotional health or if you are simply looking for personal growth, my practice might be a good fit for you. Adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss. Adults, children, and adolescents coping with trauma. Parents trying to help their children manage social and behavioral issues at home and at school, and diagnoses such as ADHD. I can offer a warm, collaborative space to process the emotion and address the issue.
For 20 years I have been helping people through difficult times in their lives. Difficulties like anxiety, depression, stressful life changes, and issues with relationships and sexuality. I have seen hundreds of clients and helped them recognize what's really holding them back. My practice is grounded in these core beliefs: We all can change; all people are worthy of dignity and respect; everyone is deserving of love; the answers to our struggles are inside us.
For 20 years I have been helping people through difficult times in their lives. Difficulties like anxiety, depression, stressful life changes, and issues with relationships and sexuality. I have seen hundreds of clients and helped them recognize what's really holding them back. My practice is grounded in these core beliefs: We all can change; all people are worthy of dignity and respect; everyone is deserving of love; the answers to our struggles are inside us.
Kristen Carney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Are you feeling disconnected or stuck? Do you struggle with irritability, anxiety, low motivation, or spiraling self-doubt? You are not alone. Together, we can talk openly about your feelings, explore your innate strengths and resources, and practice skills that support mind body connection. My approach to therapy is collaborative and interdisciplinary. I use a blend of cognitive techniques, somatics, and compassion to help clients build insight, coping skills, self connection and confidence in handling major life changes and stressors.
Are you feeling disconnected or stuck? Do you struggle with irritability, anxiety, low motivation, or spiraling self-doubt? You are not alone. Together, we can talk openly about your feelings, explore your innate strengths and resources, and practice skills that support mind body connection. My approach to therapy is collaborative and interdisciplinary. I use a blend of cognitive techniques, somatics, and compassion to help clients build insight, coping skills, self connection and confidence in handling major life changes and stressors.
Dr. Sarah Brotsky & Associates, PLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a free phone consultation and will address any questions you may have about the therapy process prior to us meeting. As a Clinical Psychologist for 23 years, I’ve dedicated my time and energy toward encouraging people to live their authentic self in a way that empowers them to create the life they would like to have by choice. I utilize a very conscious, client-centered, humanistic approach, that allows people like yourself to cope effectively with various concerns such as anxiety and depression, interpersonal relationship issues, PTSD, Closed Head Injury, chronic physical pain, and eating disorders.
I provide a free phone consultation and will address any questions you may have about the therapy process prior to us meeting. As a Clinical Psychologist for 23 years, I’ve dedicated my time and energy toward encouraging people to live their authentic self in a way that empowers them to create the life they would like to have by choice. I utilize a very conscious, client-centered, humanistic approach, that allows people like yourself to cope effectively with various concerns such as anxiety and depression, interpersonal relationship issues, PTSD, Closed Head Injury, chronic physical pain, and eating disorders.
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
Laura L Feeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LMSW , LISW-S
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
It takes a great deal of courage to take that first step into healing and growth. I love what I do and its an honor for me to be allowed that privilege to be a part of you life transformation. I am here to support your journey through facilitating the process of healing using a strengths-based perspective.
It takes a great deal of courage to take that first step into healing and growth. I love what I do and its an honor for me to be allowed that privilege to be a part of you life transformation. I am here to support your journey through facilitating the process of healing using a strengths-based perspective.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and having difficulty coping? Are you feeling anxious about current or past circumstances, depressed or perhaps stuck in old patterns and negativity, wondering how to move on? Do you feel ready to explore what is happening, make a change and take control of your life? If you are ready to take the next step, I can provide support. We will work together to help you find your way through this time in your life, to find more balance, ease and peace within yourself, your relationships and your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and having difficulty coping? Are you feeling anxious about current or past circumstances, depressed or perhaps stuck in old patterns and negativity, wondering how to move on? Do you feel ready to explore what is happening, make a change and take control of your life? If you are ready to take the next step, I can provide support. We will work together to help you find your way through this time in your life, to find more balance, ease and peace within yourself, your relationships and your life.
Melanie J. Davenport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073 (Online Only)
In the hardest moments of life, it makes sense to seek support — someone to help shoulder the pain and guide you through. If you are feeling overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or trauma, counseling is a safe space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate guide to walk beside you as you take steps toward healing, learn to work through conflict or trauma in healthy ways, and start to understand your own story.
In the hardest moments of life, it makes sense to seek support — someone to help shoulder the pain and guide you through. If you are feeling overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or trauma, counseling is a safe space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate guide to walk beside you as you take steps toward healing, learn to work through conflict or trauma in healthy ways, and start to understand your own story.
Life presents us all with challenges that are not meant to be faced alone. I became a therapist after witnessing the gaps in resources our community experiences in support of emotional and mental health. My passion in the field stems from the belief that I can be a part of the change that is necessary, while being a resource for people seeking to change their lives in a positive way. I work with many backgrounds, lifestyles, and worldviews. The focus of my work is on anxiety and depression, particularly working with those who experience their symptoms while facing chronic illness or health issues.
Life presents us all with challenges that are not meant to be faced alone. I became a therapist after witnessing the gaps in resources our community experiences in support of emotional and mental health. My passion in the field stems from the belief that I can be a part of the change that is necessary, while being a resource for people seeking to change their lives in a positive way. I work with many backgrounds, lifestyles, and worldviews. The focus of my work is on anxiety and depression, particularly working with those who experience their symptoms while facing chronic illness or health issues.
My ultimate goal is to help you in whatever way needed, and to guide you to personal heightened satisfaction, self-understanding and inner peace. Your goals are the driving force. We as individuals long to find personal fulfillment and success on our path. In our journey of life we hope to find what works best for each of us, in the healthiest way. I hope to be of the utmost service to you through my dedication, knowledge, expertise, compassion and understanding.
My ultimate goal is to help you in whatever way needed, and to guide you to personal heightened satisfaction, self-understanding and inner peace. Your goals are the driving force. We as individuals long to find personal fulfillment and success on our path. In our journey of life we hope to find what works best for each of us, in the healthiest way. I hope to be of the utmost service to you through my dedication, knowledge, expertise, compassion and understanding.
Lynn Lombardo (Body-Based Psychotherapy)
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of negative self-talk, repetitive thoughts, the same pattern(s) of behavior, or being unhappy in your relationships? Do you want to feel better about yourself and your relationships, experience greater life satisfaction, and have more energy? These things come from having greater self-possession, which is the ability to have a stronger sense of self and be able to fully know and express your truth.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of negative self-talk, repetitive thoughts, the same pattern(s) of behavior, or being unhappy in your relationships? Do you want to feel better about yourself and your relationships, experience greater life satisfaction, and have more energy? These things come from having greater self-possession, which is the ability to have a stronger sense of self and be able to fully know and express your truth.
Tricia Cassady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
No matter how hard you try, you can’t show up in your life the way you imagine and intend to. You fantasize about your ideal life, but unhealthy patterns keep you from showing up for yourself and those you care about in ways that don’t align with your values. It’s difficult for you to be present, which causes disruption in all areas of your life and increases your anxiety. You feel ashamed of your reaction to stress, which makes you feel lonely and disconnected. You know you need to prioritize yourself and set boundaries, but you’re fearful that this might cause another disruption, which is just too overwhelming.
No matter how hard you try, you can’t show up in your life the way you imagine and intend to. You fantasize about your ideal life, but unhealthy patterns keep you from showing up for yourself and those you care about in ways that don’t align with your values. It’s difficult for you to be present, which causes disruption in all areas of your life and increases your anxiety. You feel ashamed of your reaction to stress, which makes you feel lonely and disconnected. You know you need to prioritize yourself and set boundaries, but you’re fearful that this might cause another disruption, which is just too overwhelming.
Robert Ryan Flewelling
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48073
I believe that the process a perspective client goes through to not only identify the right therapist for them, but also develop a therapeutic relationship, is daunting and difficult. Because of this, I strive to provide a psycho-therapeutic environment that is uniquely collaborative. My approach to psychotherapy reflects the individuality of the client, and also provides an opportunity to identify core difficulties, discover a means of overcoming them, and work towards a deeper self-understanding. I focus on depression, anxiety, trauma resolution, anger, substance abuse, family discord, job stress, and problems of adolescence.
I believe that the process a perspective client goes through to not only identify the right therapist for them, but also develop a therapeutic relationship, is daunting and difficult. Because of this, I strive to provide a psycho-therapeutic environment that is uniquely collaborative. My approach to psychotherapy reflects the individuality of the client, and also provides an opportunity to identify core difficulties, discover a means of overcoming them, and work towards a deeper self-understanding. I focus on depression, anxiety, trauma resolution, anger, substance abuse, family discord, job stress, and problems of adolescence.
Bernadine Petzold
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
PHD LPC BCPTSDC BCPC Feeling stuck? Problem areas in your life? How did I get here AGAIN? Together we can heal those areas so your life works!!! My holistic clinical practice includes: CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, meditation, mindfulness, dream interpretation, life coaching, Reiki, Quantum Touch, specific techniques for healing trauma and PTSD. Whether you are new to seeking therapeutic services or experienced--try my unique approach which offers real possibility and healing. Now also offering Telehealth sessions by phone or video. Please reach out!
PHD LPC BCPTSDC BCPC Feeling stuck? Problem areas in your life? How did I get here AGAIN? Together we can heal those areas so your life works!!! My holistic clinical practice includes: CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, meditation, mindfulness, dream interpretation, life coaching, Reiki, Quantum Touch, specific techniques for healing trauma and PTSD. Whether you are new to seeking therapeutic services or experienced--try my unique approach which offers real possibility and healing. Now also offering Telehealth sessions by phone or video. Please reach out!
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
Pamela Newsome-Hartman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
I believe a trusting relationship between counselor and client is important. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles and feel being accepting, objective, respectful, and genuine are essential characteristics for working with clients. My goal for the counseling process is to help clients gain personal insight, knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth and development after therapy has ended. As your counselor I do not have the answers to your dilemmas, instead I function as a facilitator of the process that will assist you with discovering your own solutions.
I believe a trusting relationship between counselor and client is important. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles and feel being accepting, objective, respectful, and genuine are essential characteristics for working with clients. My goal for the counseling process is to help clients gain personal insight, knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth and development after therapy has ended. As your counselor I do not have the answers to your dilemmas, instead I function as a facilitator of the process that will assist you with discovering your own solutions.
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