Bipolar Disorder Therapists in West Bloomfield, MI

Altering the way we think and our daily behaviors can be an overwhelming decision to make. However, being able to achieve a healthy life balance and stability can provide us with a growth potential beyond our expectations. Therapy helps us explore ways to express ourselves more efficiently as well as to acquire coping skills to aid in alleviating ongoing personal struggles. I feel it is vital to create a comfortable, open environment in allowing my clients to convey vulnerable emotions. I achieve this through recognizing an individual’s unique needs while working collaboratively with each person.

It is not always easy to talk to friends or family about worries. Sometimes you may want to talk to someone else to vent, help you make a decision or do something different in your life. Searching for the right counselor is a powerful step. At my practice I offer counseling to children, teens, adults, families and businesses. It does not matter what your presenting problem is my promise is to help without judgement. If I am not a match for you my goal is to help you find the right counselor that fits your needs.

I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience and Certified in Family and Couples therapy. My work experience includes outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, hospital social work, with expertise in maternal and child healthcare, general medicine and psychiatry.

I have been in practice as a Psychotherapist for over 25 years working with adults, children, and adolescents, as well as families and couples. My aim is to help my clients address important issues in their lives and find new ways to make meaningful changes. I have worked in hospital settings, as well as outpatient mental health clinics. My clinical experience includes the treatment of mood disorders, depression/ bipolar disorders, anxiety, anger management, family and marital relationship issues, grief and trauma, school difficulties, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I coordinate care with physicians, schools, employers, and the legal system and can administer the MMPI as needed.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and provide services in a private practice setting. I have over 20 years of experience in the field and have worked in numerous clinical settings that have provided me the ability to treat a variety of mental health issues. I have experience working with young adults, adults, and older adults in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder , PTSD, relationship issues, stress management, sleep disorders, and chronic pain.

Rana is certified in the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing approach (EMDR) which works with multiple disorders. Rana experienced in trauma (PTSD), bipolar disorder , eating disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, phobia, ADHD, anger management, and mood disorder. In her practice, Individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and LGBTQ. She is well versed and knowledgeable in several counseling techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness therapy, and existential therapy.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; trained in ERP, Certified Forensic Consultant, Credentialed Telehealth, with specialization in Counseling Psychology. I offer GOAL ORIENTED THERAPIES for adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind/body connection and use CBT, ACT, DBT along with mindfulness to increases awareness, create necessary habit changes, improve relationships both personal and professional and maintain a healthy balance in your life. If you are tired of being stuck, repeating certain patterns or themes, I will work along side you to resolve past issues and start living the life you dream about.

Are you searching to find answers and for some reason, you're not finding the outcomes or resolutions for making your life better? Positive change can be difficult to achieve. Let me be the therapist assisting you through you life's challenging transitions. I can provide counseling that will give you the tools to better navigate through life's dilemmas. I treat adults and adolescents who are struggling through a variety of issues that are problematic for their current life's circumstances. Issues may include depression, anxiety, male and female issues, trauma, substance abuse, sexuality issues, and developmental transitions.

I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.

I am most passionate to serve clients with a wide variety of mental health challenges who are "lost", "stuck", or simply want someone to listen to their issues and understand. While all of my post-secondary education and most of my life have been in the US, I was born and raised in Japan, lived in China for 2 years, and worked in a multi-cultural global corporation for many years, all of which equipped me to work with culturally and age diverse clients.

Recognizing and coping with signs depression or anxiety can feel like an uphill battle for many people. Talking to friends and family can get old really quickly, and it's important to know when it's time to reach out to a professional. I am a genuinely compassionate, empathic and understanding therapist who will give you the support you need to help you get to a better place emotionally and psychologically. I provide my clients guidance to develop healthier thinking patterns, improved interpersonal relationships, and a higher level of self-awareness that is beneficial to getting emotionally stronger, and maintaining that strength.

I am a Master's level Clinical Social Worker and also hold a Graduate Certificate in Social Work Practice with Families and Couples. My experience with adults and couples focus on relationships and marriage. I also have been very successful in helping clients work through their anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues thereby improving the quality of their daily living.

Are you worried about your child or adolescent? Wishing you could get your loved one the support and care they need? I have many years of experience in working with 3-18 year olds treating anxiety, ADD, depression, aggression, parenting issues and teaching social skills. My ultimate goal is to help children and teens strive to reach their highest potential. I facilitate social skills groups to help children and adolescents learn to collaborate, communicate and gain the necessary tools to problem solve independently.

I enjoy working with individuals of different ages, ethnicity, in need of individual, couples or family sessions. I believe that life is a journey, which at times, can be very challenging. Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroads, trying to decide our direction. Staying on familiar paths can be easier yet repetitive and stagnant. Growth means change and following new paths, though unfamiliar and with unseen risks. Therapy can help one believe in themselves and try new paths, with the therapist lighting the way.

The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. I am compassionate and understanding. I give feedback where it is appropriate and even use a little humor. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough to work on the real issues. My approach to therapy is practical and based on changing the negative thinking patterns that keep the client from making positive changes in his/her life. I am flexible and creative in treatment.

"We work with individuals and family members teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy. We teach skills groups which consists of learning different sets of coping skills to regulate emotions, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and mindfulness. DBT therapy consists of individual therapy & skills group to decrease behaviors that interfere with your life's goals. Coaching is available to help clients through difficult situations in between therapy sessions. We have coaching for our parents/spouses who work with our family therapist. DBT is an evidence based practice which has been proven to work with individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions. Check out our website at www.bloomfielddbt.com

As a therapist, I utilize a person-centered approach to help you reduce stress, manage your emotions, and identify long and short term goals. I use evidenced based approaches (CBT, DBT, solution focused) to support you meeting goals. I currently work in outpatient mental health, but have experience in crisis intervention.

I work with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. I seek to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. I believe that establishing a strong alliance with my clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, I partners with you to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.

Are you struggling with emotions that interfere with your ability to feel happiness and a sense of well-being? Are you dealing with feelings or circumstances that impact your daily life? Making the decision for support can be a very difficult one, as we want to believe "we can handle it". Acknowledging an issue and reaching out for help is the first step towards feeling better.