Family Therapy in Utica, MI

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Matt Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
Professional Counseling can be ideal and helpful for everyone. You probably already know numerous friends- family or co-workers that have benefited from having a fully-trained Mental-health Professional compassionately walk them through life’s challenges. It can be an opportunity for personal growth and to gain a better understanding of how to overcome and resolve the things that cause us to feel worried-frustrated-angry-disappointed or sad in life. So it’s important to remember that the challenges we face in life everyday can be resolved through simple problem-solving and participating in healthy coping/recreational activities.
Professional Counseling can be ideal and helpful for everyone. You probably already know numerous friends- family or co-workers that have benefited from having a fully-trained Mental-health Professional compassionately walk them through life’s challenges. It can be an opportunity for personal growth and to gain a better understanding of how to overcome and resolve the things that cause us to feel worried-frustrated-angry-disappointed or sad in life. So it’s important to remember that the challenges we face in life everyday can be resolved through simple problem-solving and participating in healthy coping/recreational activities.
(586) 204-1939 View (586) 204-1939
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Ann Marie Lungu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
Specialties include: Grief Counseling Depression Bipolar Disorder Other mental health issues (not sure how to word this) Issues include: Adoption Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Chronic Illness Codependency Divorce Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance family Conflict.
Accepting New clients! There is no waitlist in most cases you can get appointment in one week. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker. Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 25+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment I can help you live a more satisfying life
Specialties include: Grief Counseling Depression Bipolar Disorder Other mental health issues (not sure how to word this) Issues include: Adoption Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Chronic Illness Codependency Divorce Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance family Conflict.
Accepting New clients! There is no waitlist in most cases you can get appointment in one week. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker. Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 25+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment I can help you live a more satisfying life
(586) 307-5511 View (586) 307-5511
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David Hiatt
Counselor, MA , LLPC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
I've also seen how these issues can affect the family.
My therapeutic goal is to build a collaborative environment where I can learn your narrative and your strengths in an effort to assist you in becoming your best possible self. My approach is centered on you the individual and it is your goals and dreams that will guide our time together. I am empathetic towards the unique challenges you face and offer an integrative approach when examining the behaviors and perceptions that may be obstacles to your goals.
I've also seen how these issues can affect the family.
My therapeutic goal is to build a collaborative environment where I can learn your narrative and your strengths in an effort to assist you in becoming your best possible self. My approach is centered on you the individual and it is your goals and dreams that will guide our time together. I am empathetic towards the unique challenges you face and offer an integrative approach when examining the behaviors and perceptions that may be obstacles to your goals.
(947) 333-8082 View (947) 333-8082
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Brian D. Wummel
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48318
I value all individual and cultural differences and I focusing on how personal experiences, family systems, and societal pressures influence an individual's perception of his or her life.
My focus is to help those feeling lost discover the meaning to their suffering. I work with individual's wrestling with anxiety, substance abuse, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief and loss. I believe that the therapeutic relationship holds the power to help everyone grow.
I value all individual and cultural differences and I focusing on how personal experiences, family systems, and societal pressures influence an individual's perception of his or her life.
My focus is to help those feeling lost discover the meaning to their suffering. I work with individual's wrestling with anxiety, substance abuse, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief and loss. I believe that the therapeutic relationship holds the power to help everyone grow.
(248) 731-5258 View (248) 731-5258
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Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48315
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
(248) 862-1171 View (248) 862-1171
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Serenity Therapeutic Counseling & Addiction Svcs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
At Serenity, we specialize in a range of individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the challenges of life, personal issues, or battling addiction, we can help. At Serenity Therapeutic Counseling & Addiction Services, we understand that life can be tough, and we're here to support you on your way back to a happier, healthier life.
At Serenity, we specialize in a range of individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the challenges of life, personal issues, or battling addiction, we can help. At Serenity Therapeutic Counseling & Addiction Services, we understand that life can be tough, and we're here to support you on your way back to a happier, healthier life.
(586) 800-1992 View (586) 800-1992
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Jennifer Oles- Lmsw-C With Glpg Headway Grow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48317  (Online Only)
I have specialties with working with individuals, couples, families and groups with the above stated issues to help you and your family function at your fullest.
TELEHEALTH PROVIDER***Problems with your spouse, partner, child, family, friends or job? Feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 38+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment can help you live a more satisfying life. I have experience with all age clients with mental health, substance abuse, grief and loss, communication, impulse control, ADH-D, learning disabilities, autism, parenting, school staff and trauma issues.
I have specialties with working with individuals, couples, families and groups with the above stated issues to help you and your family function at your fullest.
TELEHEALTH PROVIDER***Problems with your spouse, partner, child, family, friends or job? Feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 38+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment can help you live a more satisfying life. I have experience with all age clients with mental health, substance abuse, grief and loss, communication, impulse control, ADH-D, learning disabilities, autism, parenting, school staff and trauma issues.
(586) 991-3430 View (586) 991-3430
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Renee Edgar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48316
My concentration or specialty is working with adults dealing with family conflicts, relationship/intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, terminal diagnosis, perinatal and post partum issues, and female hormonal issues.
I believe that everyone has their own unique life story to share. When life seems out of control and overwhelming it is very important to have a safe and confidential space to talk with a professional. Anxiety, depression and obsessive thought patterns can feel very isolating and paralyzing at times. The goal is to feel better and talk through these emotions and thoughts in order to cope effectively. It is so important to take care of your whole self and starting with our mental health is the first step to feeling better.
My concentration or specialty is working with adults dealing with family conflicts, relationship/intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, terminal diagnosis, perinatal and post partum issues, and female hormonal issues.
I believe that everyone has their own unique life story to share. When life seems out of control and overwhelming it is very important to have a safe and confidential space to talk with a professional. Anxiety, depression and obsessive thought patterns can feel very isolating and paralyzing at times. The goal is to feel better and talk through these emotions and thoughts in order to cope effectively. It is so important to take care of your whole self and starting with our mental health is the first step to feeling better.
(586) 238-3439 View (586) 238-3439
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Open Door Counseling Center, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48315
Open Door Counseling Center offers specialities in all aspects of therapy including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, complex family issues and marital counseling.
Our clients are the reason we are in business and their care starts with the first phone call. When you call you will be greeted by either Dina or Sue, they will complete a small intake process and from there you will have some paperwork to complete. Our scheduling turnaround time after paperwork is completed is about 5 days. We care that you are receiving the care you need when you need it.
Open Door Counseling Center offers specialities in all aspects of therapy including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, complex family issues and marital counseling.
Our clients are the reason we are in business and their care starts with the first phone call. When you call you will be greeted by either Dina or Sue, they will complete a small intake process and from there you will have some paperwork to complete. Our scheduling turnaround time after paperwork is completed is about 5 days. We care that you are receiving the care you need when you need it.
(586) 400-2162 View (586) 400-2162
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Radiate Counseling, PLLC
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48315
Radiate Counseling, PLLC is an outpatient mental health counseling practice that offers individual and group counseling treatment services to older adolescents and adults. We offer a Christian worldview to our therapeutic approach.
Radiate Counseling, PLLC is an outpatient mental health counseling practice that offers individual and group counseling treatment services to older adolescents and adults. We offer a Christian worldview to our therapeutic approach.
(248) 963-7751 View (248) 963-7751
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Lisa S Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317  (Online Only)
My goal is to help to empower your true potential and lead a LIFE WORTH CELEBRATING, EVERY SINGLE DAY! I am a compassionate, solution-focused/integrative therapist specializing in children/adolescents, adults & families. I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward wholeness and healing by offering a safe place to share your story and focus on what you want to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or failure to succeed, together we will unearth behavior patterns or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a BALANCED and JOYFUL LIFE; Mind, Body and Spirit!
My goal is to help to empower your true potential and lead a LIFE WORTH CELEBRATING, EVERY SINGLE DAY! I am a compassionate, solution-focused/integrative therapist specializing in children/adolescents, adults & families. I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward wholeness and healing by offering a safe place to share your story and focus on what you want to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or failure to succeed, together we will unearth behavior patterns or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a BALANCED and JOYFUL LIFE; Mind, Body and Spirit!
(586) 217-3826 View (586) 217-3826
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Rebecca Longstreet
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
Navigating through life can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely and unclear. Past experiences and hurts effect our interpretations of the world and can lead us down unhealthy and painful paths.
Navigating through life can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely and unclear. Past experiences and hurts effect our interpretations of the world and can lead us down unhealthy and painful paths.
(586) 800-0799 View (586) 800-0799
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Deborah L Conrad-Garrisi
Psychologist, RN, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48315
My ideal client is looking to make changes in their life, either to improve functioning, improve personal relationships, or would like to find a greater sense of personal life satisfaction, meaningfulness, and inner contentment. My ideal client may have recently experienced a crisis or increase in stressors or has a long history of experiencing interpersonal struggles and unhappiness and is looking for a therapist that provides an empathic approach and offers a safe nonjudgemental environment to explore thoughts and feelings. My client is interested in learning effective coping skills, how to challenge distorted thinking, and ways to improve self-esteem.
My ideal client is looking to make changes in their life, either to improve functioning, improve personal relationships, or would like to find a greater sense of personal life satisfaction, meaningfulness, and inner contentment. My ideal client may have recently experienced a crisis or increase in stressors or has a long history of experiencing interpersonal struggles and unhappiness and is looking for a therapist that provides an empathic approach and offers a safe nonjudgemental environment to explore thoughts and feelings. My client is interested in learning effective coping skills, how to challenge distorted thinking, and ways to improve self-esteem.
(586) 648-1178 View (586) 648-1178
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Nicole Potapa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317  (Online Only)
People have the power to overcome adversity. My passion is to help you learn how to get back on your feet, find your inner strength, while supporting and empowering you. I am a down-to-earth and accepting person, which creates a safe space to discuss things that can be difficult to talk about. My objective is to create an atmosphere for personal growth, self-discovery, and an opportunity to learn healthier, more realistic, and positive ways of thinking without fear of judgment. I serve a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families and work with clients with an assortment of presenting problems, varying in severity.
People have the power to overcome adversity. My passion is to help you learn how to get back on your feet, find your inner strength, while supporting and empowering you. I am a down-to-earth and accepting person, which creates a safe space to discuss things that can be difficult to talk about. My objective is to create an atmosphere for personal growth, self-discovery, and an opportunity to learn healthier, more realistic, and positive ways of thinking without fear of judgment. I serve a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families and work with clients with an assortment of presenting problems, varying in severity.
(586) 797-0107 View (586) 797-0107
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Jennifer Monette
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
For over 20 years, I have worked hard in assisting people who are struggling to overcome their hurdles. My goal is to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally. I strive to provide support, as well as the skills that you need to overcome your own struggles. I try to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have vast experience in treating severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in problems within daily living and adjustment disorders. I see individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Let's begin the healing together.
For over 20 years, I have worked hard in assisting people who are struggling to overcome their hurdles. My goal is to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally. I strive to provide support, as well as the skills that you need to overcome your own struggles. I try to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have vast experience in treating severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in problems within daily living and adjustment disorders. I see individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Let's begin the healing together.
(248) 468-1629 View (248) 468-1629
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Shauna Bittou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step. Allow me to take those steps with you! It can be difficult to figure out the struggles of life on your own. Reaching out for help strengthens a person and does not weaken them.
Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step. Allow me to take those steps with you! It can be difficult to figure out the struggles of life on your own. Reaching out for help strengthens a person and does not weaken them.
(586) 371-6034 View (586) 371-6034
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Mikel Gojcaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48317
Facing challenges is inevitable in life, but that doesn't mean those challenges have to be faced alone. As a therapist, I have a genuine interest in understanding your story in a deep & meaningful way. With time, we can work together to help you develop a stronger sense of self & agency as we learn about your patterns of emotions, thoughts & beliefs through treatment.
Facing challenges is inevitable in life, but that doesn't mean those challenges have to be faced alone. As a therapist, I have a genuine interest in understanding your story in a deep & meaningful way. With time, we can work together to help you develop a stronger sense of self & agency as we learn about your patterns of emotions, thoughts & beliefs through treatment.
(248) 916-0368 View (248) 916-0368
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Jake Pradko
Counselor, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
Utica, MI 48317
Along your unique journey through life, you may be trying to discover what is most important to you and to figure out who you truly are. This may have led you to feel stuck, anxious, or hopeless. As a counselor, I will support you through your effort to be your true self. I strive to provide a safe space for you to connect with the parts of yourself that currently feel lost, and to reframe your circumstances that seem impossible.
Along your unique journey through life, you may be trying to discover what is most important to you and to figure out who you truly are. This may have led you to feel stuck, anxious, or hopeless. As a counselor, I will support you through your effort to be your true self. I strive to provide a safe space for you to connect with the parts of yourself that currently feel lost, and to reframe your circumstances that seem impossible.
(586) 327-5459 View (586) 327-5459
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Alexis G Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48317
Do you want to find motivation to overcome life's challenges? Do you miss feeling happy and fulfilled? Let me help you find inner peace and feel hopeful again so you can realize your full potential. There is no cookie cutter approach to therapy, and I will work with you to provide a personalized experience based on your needs and expectations. Together, we'll come up with some ways to help you move towards making good life choices, achieving your goals, and feeling satisfied. I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment so that you feel comfortable.
Do you want to find motivation to overcome life's challenges? Do you miss feeling happy and fulfilled? Let me help you find inner peace and feel hopeful again so you can realize your full potential. There is no cookie cutter approach to therapy, and I will work with you to provide a personalized experience based on your needs and expectations. Together, we'll come up with some ways to help you move towards making good life choices, achieving your goals, and feeling satisfied. I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment so that you feel comfortable.
(586) 221-4154 View (586) 221-4154
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Samantha Kakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48317
In times of uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and even hopeless. You do not need to feel ashamed to seek support or simply ask for help from someone along the way. That’s what I am here for! Allow me to be a part of your journey in rebuilding a life that you will be excited to live.
In times of uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and even hopeless. You do not need to feel ashamed to seek support or simply ask for help from someone along the way. That’s what I am here for! Allow me to be a part of your journey in rebuilding a life that you will be excited to live.
(586) 600-8780 View (586) 600-8780
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.