Therapists in Ypsilanti, MI

Are you tired of caretaking for everyone and feeling like no one cares for you? Do you struggle to give yourself the same kindness & compassion that you so easily give to others? Does guilt get in the way of you saying no and setting boundaries? Most of my clients are impacted by these issues and feel helpless in living an abundant life of self-love. My expertise is working with people to find healing and restoration through empowerment, developing insight, and working with the body. I understand how power, oppression, and trauma can contribute to distress and I work to instill hope.

As a child I never liked seeing anyone sad or hurt so growing up all I knew at the time was that “I wanted to help people”. As a young adult I realized that social work could be the answer to how I could make people feel better about themselves and their lives. So, I took on the challenge and here I am. As a service worker, I introduce my talents that consists of working with the Geriatric population, homeless teenage girls with and without children, finding employment for felons before re -entering society, mental health and substance abuse treatment for all walks of life.

Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids, has provided science-based psychological treatment since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.

Negative Thoughts Trigger Negative Feelings, I'm dedicated to offering comprehensive psychological treatment & assessment services to ages 15 years and up who are navigating challenges mood disorders & interpersonal relationship issues. If you're feeling trapped by these difficulties, rest assured that there is help available, and together we can work towards a brighter future. My approach to therapy is grounded in a deep understanding of your unique needs. By seamlessly blending proven therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing & solution-focused brief therapy.

My ideal client is YOU. Yes, because you're currently seeking support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves. If you're feeling like you're not growing in some area of your life, then let's work on a growth plan. Counseling is an opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.

If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INTERNS AVAILABLE. I help individuals achieve success in recognizing how their traumatic experiences, mental health symptoms, or personal relationship issues can affect their mental wellbeing. I work with individuals ages 12 and up who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, struggling with peer or parental relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Furthermore, I assist families who have a current Child Protective Services case that could potentially lead to removal of children by offering parenting, anger management, communication and conflict resolutions skills in order to rebuild the family structure.

When developing a counseling relationship my clients, I often take time to get to know them and focus on what is important to them. As we journey together we often discover the root of their concerns which eventually leads to true and lasting healing.

My name is Dr. Erika A. Brown, I am a Doctoral Educated Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Owner of TC Counseling Transformations, PLLC. I specialize in treating various areas with adults including the following (to name a few): Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality, PTSD/Trauma, and Relationship Difficulties. I have a special interest in and focused my dissertation on racial identity development, specifically with Multiracial individuals. If racial identity is your presenting difficulty, I am accepting patients as young as 15.

My clients come to therapy because they are looking for support in facing life transitions; they may be dealing with a health diagnosis, new parenting stage, or shifting family dynamics. Often, when life is difficult or not going the way we had planned, we fight against what IS with what we think it should be. My clients want to find joy and purpose in the life they have and are looking for a safe place to explore their life stories to find strength and light. I also work with interracial families on racial identity development and with white folks wanting to do antiracist work while exploring what it means to be white.