Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Southfield, MI
The majority of my support is done with children and adolescents but I also see adults.
Chiqutta Crook, LMSW is a Clinical Therapist, who has been practicing since 2013. She received both her master's degree in Social Work and bachelor's degree in Psychology, from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
The majority of my support is done with children and adolescents but I also see adults.
Chiqutta Crook, LMSW is a Clinical Therapist, who has been practicing since 2013. She received both her master's degree in Social Work and bachelor's degree in Psychology, from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
Hi there, How could I be of service to you? Throughout my many lessons taught and learned, I’ve realized that life is a school and earth is a classroom of many lessons. I’ve learned to cooperate with the ebb and flow of life and to co-create with the universe. It is my intention to align with other souls who are in a place within their life in which they aspire to grow and expand within. It's time to make the necessary changes in your life now. Reach out, I promise, you are in safe hands...
Hi there, How could I be of service to you? Throughout my many lessons taught and learned, I’ve realized that life is a school and earth is a classroom of many lessons. I’ve learned to cooperate with the ebb and flow of life and to co-create with the universe. It is my intention to align with other souls who are in a place within their life in which they aspire to grow and expand within. It's time to make the necessary changes in your life now. Reach out, I promise, you are in safe hands...
Harold J. Love & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Southfield, MI 48075
Throughout my professional career, I have been most described as relatable, genuine, compassionate, and encouraging. After retiring from 25 years of law enforcement service, my compassion for all people led me to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. My interactions with others have taught me that there is a story or set of circumstances behind every situation. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe to disclose and discuss your personal challenges without the fear of judgement, ridicule, or embarrassment. My team of public safety insiders and I also have a keen understanding of the public safety culture.
Throughout my professional career, I have been most described as relatable, genuine, compassionate, and encouraging. After retiring from 25 years of law enforcement service, my compassion for all people led me to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. My interactions with others have taught me that there is a story or set of circumstances behind every situation. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe to disclose and discuss your personal challenges without the fear of judgement, ridicule, or embarrassment. My team of public safety insiders and I also have a keen understanding of the public safety culture.
I work with Black men and women, teenagers, LGBTQ+ teenagers and adults, and those navigating chronic illness, depression, anxiety, identity conflict, or family trauma.
Do you deal with feeling unmotivated? Or have ruminating thoughts over past issues and hurts? Are you feeling worried or overwhelmed? Trying to navigate feelings of low self-esteem about who you are? Have you always been the dependable one, the caretaker, the one who breaks barriers first? But lately, the weight of expectations, health struggles, and past hurts feels heavier than it should. You might be tired of explaining yourself, tired of being misunderstood, and tired of fighting to be seen. If you are facing any of these issues or others, I am here to provide support in a safe space where you feel heard and understood.
I work with Black men and women, teenagers, LGBTQ+ teenagers and adults, and those navigating chronic illness, depression, anxiety, identity conflict, or family trauma.
Do you deal with feeling unmotivated? Or have ruminating thoughts over past issues and hurts? Are you feeling worried or overwhelmed? Trying to navigate feelings of low self-esteem about who you are? Have you always been the dependable one, the caretaker, the one who breaks barriers first? But lately, the weight of expectations, health struggles, and past hurts feels heavier than it should. You might be tired of explaining yourself, tired of being misunderstood, and tired of fighting to be seen. If you are facing any of these issues or others, I am here to provide support in a safe space where you feel heard and understood.
My name is Jenifer McNutt. I have an experienced background in Social Services and Counseling working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Creating a safe and comfortable space for others to reveal, explore and experience in the amazing layers of themselves is my focus and dedication.
My name is Jenifer McNutt. I have an experienced background in Social Services and Counseling working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Creating a safe and comfortable space for others to reveal, explore and experience in the amazing layers of themselves is my focus and dedication.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families and adults manage the challenges of life.
What moment changed your life? I've found that on this journey we call life, there are specific moments that change the course of our path and complicate our journey. I believe my role is to assist you getting back on the right path, and sort out the cause, so you can reach your destination. I enjoy practicing person centered counseling because it allows me to meet you where you are at and together explore where your new path will lead.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families and adults manage the challenges of life.
What moment changed your life? I've found that on this journey we call life, there are specific moments that change the course of our path and complicate our journey. I believe my role is to assist you getting back on the right path, and sort out the cause, so you can reach your destination. I enjoy practicing person centered counseling because it allows me to meet you where you are at and together explore where your new path will lead.
I’d be glad to talk with you for a few minutes on the phone as a courtesy - to discuss what you’re looking for and if I can help. We can meet once or twice (or more) to explore your areas of struggle, as well as the positive things about your life (you’re more than just your problems). We’d also take some time to clarify what you’re hoping to achieve, and if I can assist - given my background, expertise, and manner. Per the research, a good fit is so important for a successful psychotherapy or counseling outcome. If we agree to work together, we'd typically arrange weekly sessions for a period of time.
I’d be glad to talk with you for a few minutes on the phone as a courtesy - to discuss what you’re looking for and if I can help. We can meet once or twice (or more) to explore your areas of struggle, as well as the positive things about your life (you’re more than just your problems). We’d also take some time to clarify what you’re hoping to achieve, and if I can assist - given my background, expertise, and manner. Per the research, a good fit is so important for a successful psychotherapy or counseling outcome. If we agree to work together, we'd typically arrange weekly sessions for a period of time.
As a social worker with a passion for helping teens and young adults, I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Viewing each person through a biopsychosocial lens, I understand that emotional and mental health challenges are shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. I work collaboratively with clients to uncover these underlying influences, providing individualized care that addresses their unique needs.
As a social worker with a passion for helping teens and young adults, I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Viewing each person through a biopsychosocial lens, I understand that emotional and mental health challenges are shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. I work collaboratively with clients to uncover these underlying influences, providing individualized care that addresses their unique needs.
My experience includes working as a Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children, teaching English in Ecuador, and providing therapy services for autistic youth and adults with compassionate culturally responsive care.
Charity begins at home,” my mother would always say. “Outside, the world is hard enough but at home, you should have peace.” That belief guides my work with children and families today. I believe healing begins in spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported and that this sense of home can be built through relationships, play, patience, and care. As adults, it is our responsibility to create environments where children are free to grow, learn, and express themselves without fear.
My experience includes working as a Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children, teaching English in Ecuador, and providing therapy services for autistic youth and adults with compassionate culturally responsive care.
Charity begins at home,” my mother would always say. “Outside, the world is hard enough but at home, you should have peace.” That belief guides my work with children and families today. I believe healing begins in spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported and that this sense of home can be built through relationships, play, patience, and care. As adults, it is our responsibility to create environments where children are free to grow, learn, and express themselves without fear.
I am a Master’s-level clinical social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families across community, medical, educational, and residential settings.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and structured. I provide a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach that honors each client’s identity, values, and lived experiences. I understand how racism, intergenerational trauma, masculinity expectations, and systemic stressors can impact emotional well-being.
I am a Master’s-level clinical social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families across community, medical, educational, and residential settings.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and structured. I provide a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach that honors each client’s identity, values, and lived experiences. I understand how racism, intergenerational trauma, masculinity expectations, and systemic stressors can impact emotional well-being.
As a Black male therapist, I specialize in helping teens, adults, couples, and families move from surviving to thriving by becoming the primary architects of their own lives.
I bring both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to the complexities of trauma, family dysfunction, and the persistent weight of depression. In therapy sessions, I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
As a Black male therapist, I specialize in helping teens, adults, couples, and families move from surviving to thriving by becoming the primary architects of their own lives.
I bring both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to the complexities of trauma, family dysfunction, and the persistent weight of depression. In therapy sessions, I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families.
Whether working on stress, communication, couples, marriage, blended families, infidelity or trauma we develop a plan specifically designated to each client in order to assure you receive the growth and wholeness needed. With a background in child welfare, women’s issues and non- profits specialize in working with depression, trauma and family issues.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families.
Whether working on stress, communication, couples, marriage, blended families, infidelity or trauma we develop a plan specifically designated to each client in order to assure you receive the growth and wholeness needed. With a background in child welfare, women’s issues and non- profits specialize in working with depression, trauma and family issues.
Do you feel that you should be getting more out of your life? That you are missing "something" that is preventing you from maximizing your life? Maybe you feel that you are complicated, that sometimes life asks just a bit too much from you. You have it together and you need a bit more somedays. You would love to feel like you make sense and things can just be a bit smoother for you.
Do you feel that you should be getting more out of your life? That you are missing "something" that is preventing you from maximizing your life? Maybe you feel that you are complicated, that sometimes life asks just a bit too much from you. You have it together and you need a bit more somedays. You would love to feel like you make sense and things can just be a bit smoother for you.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. They may be carrying stress, anxiety, or sadness that makes daily life feel heavier than it should. Some are navigating changes in relationships, careers, or identity, while others are working through past experiences that continue to impact them. What they want most is to feel understood and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space. They seek clarity, healthier ways of coping, and stronger connections with themselves and with others. Above all, they hope to move forward with greater peace, confidence, and hope for the future.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. They may be carrying stress, anxiety, or sadness that makes daily life feel heavier than it should. Some are navigating changes in relationships, careers, or identity, while others are working through past experiences that continue to impact them. What they want most is to feel understood and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space. They seek clarity, healthier ways of coping, and stronger connections with themselves and with others. Above all, they hope to move forward with greater peace, confidence, and hope for the future.
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with the state of our world, I know how important it is to have a space where you can share your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I believe therapy can be a place where we reconnect with our intuitive knowledge of ourselves, and find strategies to navigate life in all its complexity. My clients are often looking for a therapist who understands that we are more complex than just our minds. I believe our bodies, our environments, our identities, and our histories are also critical parts in our healing.
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with the state of our world, I know how important it is to have a space where you can share your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I believe therapy can be a place where we reconnect with our intuitive knowledge of ourselves, and find strategies to navigate life in all its complexity. My clients are often looking for a therapist who understands that we are more complex than just our minds. I believe our bodies, our environments, our identities, and our histories are also critical parts in our healing.
I am a licensed social worker, with experience working with individuals and groups experiencing addiction issues, women's issues, anxiety, depression, life changes and transitions, among other issues. I use a variety of healing modalities, as I believe truly healing encompasses the mind, body and soul. Some of my therapy approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused and strength-based perspective.
I am a licensed social worker, with experience working with individuals and groups experiencing addiction issues, women's issues, anxiety, depression, life changes and transitions, among other issues. I use a variety of healing modalities, as I believe truly healing encompasses the mind, body and soul. Some of my therapy approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused and strength-based perspective.
I don't believe in having an "ideal client," but rather subscribe to Irvin Yalom's idea that the client/clinician relationship is one of "fellow travelers." Therefore, I view it as my responsibility to meet the client where they are in order to begin a journey in which their needs and strengths indicate the direction of therapy. I create a space in which my diverse client-base is inspired to be as truthful and expressive as possible and in which we can begin to pay attention to the client's deepest voice. Moving toward feeling and through repression is crucial to my work, and I believe lasting growth begins here.
I don't believe in having an "ideal client," but rather subscribe to Irvin Yalom's idea that the client/clinician relationship is one of "fellow travelers." Therefore, I view it as my responsibility to meet the client where they are in order to begin a journey in which their needs and strengths indicate the direction of therapy. I create a space in which my diverse client-base is inspired to be as truthful and expressive as possible and in which we can begin to pay attention to the client's deepest voice. Moving toward feeling and through repression is crucial to my work, and I believe lasting growth begins here.
Her work often focuses on children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges, school avoidance, or emotional regulation difficulties, as well as adults navigating life transitions, parenting stress, or relational strain.
Bianca also serves families involved in adoption and foster care and offers additional areas of focus beyond her primary specialties to meet diverse clinical needs. A central passion of Bianca’s work is trauma-focused treatment for children and families.
Her work often focuses on children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges, school avoidance, or emotional regulation difficulties, as well as adults navigating life transitions, parenting stress, or relational strain.
Bianca also serves families involved in adoption and foster care and offers additional areas of focus beyond her primary specialties to meet diverse clinical needs. A central passion of Bianca’s work is trauma-focused treatment for children and families.
Hello, I am Mary Thomason, a counseling intern with a specialization in art therapy from Pennsylvania Western University. I take a holistic approach to counseling, honoring each unique person's journey by working from a number of perspectives. I believe the space between us is sacred, and that it is a safe container and a relationship of witness that allows for deep healing to take place. I have a passion for community work and women's groups that provide space for deep healing and witness. By healing as a community we heal the burden of individualism and step into the truth of healing as a collective and relational practice.
Hello, I am Mary Thomason, a counseling intern with a specialization in art therapy from Pennsylvania Western University. I take a holistic approach to counseling, honoring each unique person's journey by working from a number of perspectives. I believe the space between us is sacred, and that it is a safe container and a relationship of witness that allows for deep healing to take place. I have a passion for community work and women's groups that provide space for deep healing and witness. By healing as a community we heal the burden of individualism and step into the truth of healing as a collective and relational practice.
You've been holding things up — the family, the caseload, the classroom, the community. But you cannot pour from a vessel that's never been replenished. This practice was built for you: caregivers, clinicians, teachers, organizers, and first responders navigating burnout, grief, and the quiet crisis of losing yourself in service to others. With 30+ years of experience, I believe healing is not an afterthought — it's a revolutionary act. You are worthy of the same care you so freely give.
You've been holding things up — the family, the caseload, the classroom, the community. But you cannot pour from a vessel that's never been replenished. This practice was built for you: caregivers, clinicians, teachers, organizers, and first responders navigating burnout, grief, and the quiet crisis of losing yourself in service to others. With 30+ years of experience, I believe healing is not an afterthought — it's a revolutionary act. You are worthy of the same care you so freely give.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.