Female Therapists in West Bloomfield, MI

Susan received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 1986. She has 30+ years of clinical experience treating clients with a wide range of issues. Her practice includes adult men and women of all ages who are trying to bring about positive change in their lives. Her approach is eclectic, using a broad range of techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and supportive psychotherapies.

Accepting New Clients!! - If you are tired of struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression give me a call. You will find me to be a caring, compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor that delivers client centered therapy in a trusted environment. Services are offered with an approach that helps you feel confident as you progress towards resolving problems and successfully attaining your goals. I offer CBT, solution-focused, brief and long term counseling . If you are ready to move forward, please don't hesitate to give me a call so you can turn your life around.

Are you struggling with everyday life stress? Are work, relationships, finances, parenting, and/or other ongoing commitments taking too big of a toll on your overall happiness? My name is Gina Frost-Porterfield and I have over 23 years of experience helping people, especially women , who are struggling with feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty asking for help from others.

I have a special concern for women , parents struggling to meet the needs of their children, and members of the LGBTQ communities creating families of choice, dealing with coming out issues, struggling through gender transitioning, and reconciling their sexuality with their spiritual growth.

I love working with all individuals and couples, and have training and experience as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It has been a privilege assisting those with relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and many other life challenges. My unique and meaningful education in Sex Therapy allows me to address sexual well-being issues that often overlap with general mental health concerns.

We bring a person-centered approach while providing a safe non-judgmental space for helping our clients to develop the tools and skills that will allow them to embrace their individuality as well as work towards realizing their full potential. Our philosophy is shared amongst all of the professionals in our practice. I am the owner of the private practice Life Centers, Inc. Our family of therapists are here to help you on your journey toward health and wellness. We strive to offer no wait appointments in person and online via Tele Health.

I am a psychotherapist in private practice with 20+ years of clinical experience. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003, worked for 15 years in trauma-based & psychodynamic therapy with a recent completion in EMDR. My own life includes growing up on a farm in an alcoholic and violent family, living in a Buddhist temple, becoming a Certified Yoga Instructor, living abroad both as a Peace Corps & Crisis Corps volunteer, I speak and understand Spanish, I am a former Vegan/Vegetarian and with all of this training and life experiences, I am here to support you and help you on your healing journey.

Are you a woman who thrives in some aspects of life but feels lost when it comes to your emotions? You never know what will trigger you and feel like something is wrong with you. You often blame yourself for things and feel like you’re not enough. The weight of the guilt and shame you carry is unbearable. You have compassion for others, but you’re harsh with yourself. You’re exhausted, confused, and frustrated with this rollercoaster of emotions, and you feel stuck. You dream of a life where you are fearless, fully present, and in control of your emotions so you can feel fulfilled, empowered, and happy.

You have just taken the first step in your journey towards healing, peace, and empowerment. As a therapist, I work diligently to empower, support, and mend the minds and hearts of adolescent girls, women , and parents. Emerge Counseling Services is a safe space, free of judgement, and full of compassion and commitment. It is my mission to tailor services to suit your unique needs, and for all clients to become equipped with the knowledge and tools to face and overcome life’s challenges.

Develop a self care plan with ways to nurture and enrich your life. Dealing with stressful times, anxiety, and depression all affect how you feel daily about yourself and the world around you. My goal working with you is to develop a strong ,trusting relationship, helping you to gain insight, and strength for change from a mind and body approach.

Are you a young professional woman of color (WOC) with a budding career, a track record of employment success or recently landed your "dream job"? ​ While others CELEBRATE your success...you're starting to feel a lack of confidence in yourself & your abilities? ​ Has doubt, fear & anxiety started to creep in? ​ If you answered "yes" I can help. Read on for more information. ​

Seeking connection is an integral part of being a human being. Often times our primary relationships with family members do not provide the connection that helps us feel the love and peace that we deserve. Through the therapeutic process, we can learn about how to seek relationships and connections that can bring this happiness to our lives. Sometimes this may mean creating boundaries with family members or friends or possibly ending those relationships we deem unhealthy. Through counseling, we are able to restore ourselves and our "families." This may mean our families of origin or simply the friends that we have chosen as our family.

I have experience working with a diverse array of clients from varying backgrounds with unique concerns. I enjoy working with couples, children, and adults, primarily those who have experienced trauma, the grief associated with a loss, and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. My style and approach are personalized based on your needs, but are typically solution focused and rooted in empathy, partnership, and humor.

I am an immigrant from Brazil, and a native Portuguese speaker. I believe in helping people make sense of their world, especially when they feel foreign or as if they do not belong. I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults of a variety of backgrounds. My interests include working in a psychodynamic, client-centered approach and I specialize in adjustment, depression, and anxiety disorders. I conduct sessions in both English and Portuguese.

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 licensed Master's Level Psychologist at Viewpoint Psychology and Wellness, LLC. I do individual and family therapy using behavioral and cognitive behavioral approaches and specialize in treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disordered eating, suicidality and self-harm, adjustment disorders, and behavioral difficulties. I provide neuropsychological testing and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct testing for a variety of presenting concerns including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Learning Disorders, Language Disorders, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, and Gifted Testing

Sometimes when it seems like things are falling apart, they really are falling into place. Hand in hand, I walk with my clients to help them discover improved coping skills and to process major life events. My style of therapy is client centered - I believe in non judgmental positive regard and processing issues together instead of the stereotypical therapist who asks "how does that make you feel?"

I am a Trauma, (PTSD) and OCD therapist with over 35 years of experience treating adults. I am passionate in my resolve to help my patients end their suffering from trauma, anxiety and OCD. Often times, these individuals have worked diligently in other types of therapy without achieving symptom relief. In my experience and according to current research, it appears that unresolved memories of trauma, neglect, emotional and/or physical abuse, contribute to underlying causes for chronic depression, emotional or physical pain. I take pride on being up to date on the current mind-body focus on overall wellness

Treatment is unique for each client and is determined by their own goals and needs. Areas of specialization include psychological assessment, Autism Spectrum disorder, cognitive remediation, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, adjustment disorders, geriatric issues, and grief and loss. My approach to therapy varies with each client, ranging from cognitive behavioral orientation, and a humanistic orientation. Treatment is tailored to each individual and therapy is focused on finding what works for each individual client.