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Holly Lee Smith
Counselor, MS, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, yoga, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Life can be full of roadblocks and challenges. Do you feel like you are stuck or can't through them? Do you feel like you need help and guidance with anxiety or self-esteem? I can offer you a space to explore and gain tools to help you experience life differently. Whether you are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depressed, self-esteem, sexual concerns, depressed, relationship issues, career issues or communication difficulties, I can help. I love working with clients who are ready to make changes in their life.
I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, yoga, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Life can be full of roadblocks and challenges. Do you feel like you are stuck or can't through them? Do you feel like you need help and guidance with anxiety or self-esteem? I can offer you a space to explore and gain tools to help you experience life differently. Whether you are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depressed, self-esteem, sexual concerns, depressed, relationship issues, career issues or communication difficulties, I can help. I love working with clients who are ready to make changes in their life.
(734) 215-9576 View (734) 215-9576
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Mala Child & Family Institute
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
We are dedicated to supporting children, couples, and families. We are built on the principle that every family, no matter their background or presenting issues, deserves a compassionate, caring, and resourceful village to help them repair, grow, and thrive. We work hard to make sure that families have access to high quality, evidence-based, holistic mental health care. And the best part is that we tailor every service to each client's unique needs so they can experience the best possible. We use a team approach and work closely with parents and extended family, schools, and other medical professionals to provide clients the best ca
We are dedicated to supporting children, couples, and families. We are built on the principle that every family, no matter their background or presenting issues, deserves a compassionate, caring, and resourceful village to help them repair, grow, and thrive. We work hard to make sure that families have access to high quality, evidence-based, holistic mental health care. And the best part is that we tailor every service to each client's unique needs so they can experience the best possible. We use a team approach and work closely with parents and extended family, schools, and other medical professionals to provide clients the best ca
(734) 219-0541 View (734) 219-0541
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Lia Jamerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084
Hi there! Although I was raised in Birmingham, Michigan, after graduating high school, I spent 6 years living in Hawai'i. During this time, I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Chemistry, and my Master of Arts program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dayspring Vision Counseling provides a comfortable and safe setting for individuals to receive therapeutic support for their everyday emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. I have assisted individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Vocational Stress, and other common stressors. I engage individuals in a welcoming, supportive, and empathic manner.
Hi there! Although I was raised in Birmingham, Michigan, after graduating high school, I spent 6 years living in Hawai'i. During this time, I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Chemistry, and my Master of Arts program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dayspring Vision Counseling provides a comfortable and safe setting for individuals to receive therapeutic support for their everyday emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. I have assisted individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Vocational Stress, and other common stressors. I engage individuals in a welcoming, supportive, and empathic manner.
(248) 987-5640 View (248) 987-5640
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Grace Chen
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, my professional journey revolves around serving culturally diverse families, exploring racial and ethnic identity complexities, and supporting neurodivergent children and youth. I see clients with a wide range of challenges, ranging from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to executive functioning to parenting. I am currently accepting clients from early childhood to young adulthood both in person and virtually.
Dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, my professional journey revolves around serving culturally diverse families, exploring racial and ethnic identity complexities, and supporting neurodivergent children and youth. I see clients with a wide range of challenges, ranging from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to executive functioning to parenting. I am currently accepting clients from early childhood to young adulthood both in person and virtually.
(734) 822-9208 View (734) 822-9208
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Melissa Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
You are seeking to become the best version of yourself that is in true alignment with your inner being. You may be struggling with: anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship and or, couples concerns, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. You yearn to deepen the understanding of yourself and the relationships you keep or have let go of. Life offers stages of change, loss and transformation, and we often find ourselves surrendering to merely being. You may get caught up in the day to day tasks and easily forget to take time to pause and reflect on what is really happening on the inside.
You are seeking to become the best version of yourself that is in true alignment with your inner being. You may be struggling with: anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship and or, couples concerns, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. You yearn to deepen the understanding of yourself and the relationships you keep or have let go of. Life offers stages of change, loss and transformation, and we often find ourselves surrendering to merely being. You may get caught up in the day to day tasks and easily forget to take time to pause and reflect on what is really happening on the inside.
(805) 424-5740 View (805) 424-5740
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Shahin Ip
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084
Cultures are tricky even when we live in the same country. Do you feel it's difficult to be fully understood? Do you feel 'conflict with others' happen often? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and discouraged when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could be a divorce, a loss of a loved one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions that come with those changes.
Cultures are tricky even when we live in the same country. Do you feel it's difficult to be fully understood? Do you feel 'conflict with others' happen often? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and discouraged when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could be a divorce, a loss of a loved one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions that come with those changes.
(586) 257-1257 View (586) 257-1257
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Joseph Schell Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, MI 48346
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
(947) 208-4143 View (947) 208-4143
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Hannah Francisco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, SCL, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Trenton, MI 48183
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Hannah Francisco. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed School Counselor. I currently work as a school counselor and have experience working with children, teens, adults and families from all and any background/ upbringing. Therapy is helpful in many ways. Healing is a learning process and will be set at your pace. Healing does not mean fixing but managing symptoms and eventually illuminating discomfort. My clients have the autonomy and freedom to find what that is for them. For children, play therapy can allow autonomy, independence but also confidence. I believe that working with
Hi there! My name is Hannah Francisco. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed School Counselor. I currently work as a school counselor and have experience working with children, teens, adults and families from all and any background/ upbringing. Therapy is helpful in many ways. Healing is a learning process and will be set at your pace. Healing does not mean fixing but managing symptoms and eventually illuminating discomfort. My clients have the autonomy and freedom to find what that is for them. For children, play therapy can allow autonomy, independence but also confidence. I believe that working with
(734) 876-8710 View (734) 876-8710
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Rebecca Homewood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
OPENING for new clients! I feel humbled to be invited into people’s lives through the therapy process. I work hard to build good therapeutic relationships by creating safe and affirming spaces for clients to share their life stories. I believe that radical honesty is a foundation to the healing and transformation process. By partnering with people in the therapeutic process, individuals will feel empowered to improve their quality of their life. I am dedicated to providing diversity-affirming care while also utilizing research-supported treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
OPENING for new clients! I feel humbled to be invited into people’s lives through the therapy process. I work hard to build good therapeutic relationships by creating safe and affirming spaces for clients to share their life stories. I believe that radical honesty is a foundation to the healing and transformation process. By partnering with people in the therapeutic process, individuals will feel empowered to improve their quality of their life. I am dedicated to providing diversity-affirming care while also utilizing research-supported treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
(734) 215-9657 View (734) 215-9657
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Destiny Dorozan
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
(313) 447-0619 View (313) 447-0619
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Julian Ho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Not accepting new clients
I utilize an integrative approach that combines components of evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-informed mindfulness practices.
I work with clients seeking support for ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Disability, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Trauma. I am passionate about working with immigrants, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA2S+ community and people of all bodies and abilities. I work from a strength-based, culturally-sensitive and holistic perspective that values your unique experiences and supports you towards achieving your therapy and life goals.
I utilize an integrative approach that combines components of evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-informed mindfulness practices.
I work with clients seeking support for ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Disability, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Trauma. I am passionate about working with immigrants, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA2S+ community and people of all bodies and abilities. I work from a strength-based, culturally-sensitive and holistic perspective that values your unique experiences and supports you towards achieving your therapy and life goals.
(734) 821-3413 View (734) 821-3413
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Jake Frank Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Not accepting new clients
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have. My passion is providing individuals and couples with the tools to help them overcome the challenges they face today and in the future. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker with a practical yet compassionate approach to psychotherapy. I add a mindfulness lens to the therapeutic environment during sessions to help couples and individuals distinguish past experiences and fears of the future from the peace of the present moment. I truly enjoy working with committed individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges.
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have. My passion is providing individuals and couples with the tools to help them overcome the challenges they face today and in the future. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker with a practical yet compassionate approach to psychotherapy. I add a mindfulness lens to the therapeutic environment during sessions to help couples and individuals distinguish past experiences and fears of the future from the peace of the present moment. I truly enjoy working with committed individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges.
(734) 725-2358 View (734) 725-2358
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.