Therapists in Detroit, MI

The approach I take to therapy is centered around supporting the needs of clients and guiding them towards self-actualization. By creating a safe space, an individual can explore their deepest and most authentic self. This personalized environment brings together multiculturalism, inclusivity, and perspectives that embrace diversity with open arms. If nothing else, I guarantee honesty; I stand true to the roots of therapy with a focus on authenticity.

I would like to give counseling services to the youth and their family members to minimize/reduce recidivism. My focus is for youth that have been released from detainment and need help changing self concepts and their roles in life. I have over 15 years of experience counseling with youth, couples, individuals and group settings. I also have worked with Veterans that have symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and started a couples group for Veterans and their family members.

I graduated from Wayne State University in 2020 with a Bachelors in social work. After completing the advanced program ten months later, I earned my Masters degree in social work from WSU as well. Currently, I am a LLMSW, with over 10 years of experience. My background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with additional experience with Motivational Interviewing, grief & loss, trauma, depression, BPD, pre-marital & marital counseling, ADHD, and anxiety. I strongly believe everyone should have access to mental health services in efforts of achieving overall happiness.

Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and that includes providing space to discuss the impacts of various forms of oppression you face. I view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.

In my practice I provide psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and couples in a warm, patient, non-judgmental environment. My office is an inviting, safe space for healing. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, anger, life balance, and life stressors. I assist in empowering people with areas such as work, school, and change in living dynamics, disabilities, chronic illness, self-care, relationship breakups and divorce. I have extensive experience with diversity, spirituality, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

I take an individual and strengths-based approach to therapy, and specialize in working with adults who deal with trauma, insomnia, depression, substance use disorders, and anxiety. I hope to cultivate an accepting and empowering environment where you can feel supported and challenged to progress. I hope to give you practical help in getting to your goals, and provide feedback and exercises to work on outside of our time together, increasing the size of your tool kit to deal with life stressors and mental health challenges.

Lindsey is a licensed social worker who has experience with various populations and challenges. She specializes in relationship building in regards to family, couple/martial, and sibling bonds. Lindsey utilizes individual and group training interventions in order for families to implement positive behavioral techniques for challenging behaviors and obtain psycho-education of various diagnoses and interventions. She is trained in evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Positive Family Interventions, Zones of Regulation, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Empowerment Theory, Crisis and Suicide Preventions.

Greetings, If you have arrived to my page it was not by accident! You were guided to this page seeking assistance from a trusted, safe and compassionate Christian Counselor. I will support you with unresolved trauma, a wounded heart, addictive patterns, unwanted behaviors and or life's transitions. I'm also here to aid couple's experiencing relational challenges. You (both) deserve to live in peace and to have clarity while doing so! God is calling you to walk into a new normal, releasing everything causing you to be stagnant. Whatever your reasons, I am happy you are here and believe that you've made the right first step. Welcome!

I am a multi-degreed licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan. The goal is to assist my clients in working through issues that negatively affect them in their daily lives. I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement afterward.

Accepting New Clients- Do you want to thrive? My counseling philosophy is a strengths-based and holistic approach that is based in the ecological systems theory, which provides a framework for understanding how an individual is impacted by: people in their life, institutions and communities they are a part of, and culture overall. In this way, I am able to provide you with individualized care to meet your unique needs while recognizing that you function as part of a larger system.

I promote change by being client-centered, solution focused, and working collaboratively with individuals, through evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein ... I attended University of Michigan and received my Masters of Social Work. I also have a Bachelor of Psychology from Michigan State University. I have over 9 years working with adolescents & adults in various settings. Some of these settings include schools, government & hospitals settings. My approach to therapy is based on Motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps us refocus our energy on improving our situation.

Melissa has experience working with adults, college age students, and adolescents. Clinical issues that she has the most experience with includes personality disorders, depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem issues, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and stress management. A main focus of treatment is to establish a therapeutic alliance with the client. Melissa believes that having a good connection helps facilitate effective counseling and provides the best outcomes. In therapy, she is supportive, compassionate, and present with individuals both in times of struggle as well as times of achievement.

I’m so glad you have taken the necessary steps to begin your healing journey and I’m looking forward to working together. As a therapist, I have learned that a person’s greatest pain can also be their greatest source of strength. I help my clients, who include children, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I will offer and assist with psychological education on specific issues, remain solution-focused, and always listening without judgment.

Although our struggles serve to derail us, we do not have to allow our problems to keep us from achieving our goals. I offer genuine compassion, empathy, and motivational support without judgment. I believe we all possess the innate ability to invoke the necessary changes in our lives. My approach to counseling is positive, empowering, and encouraging, which will provide you with the tools you need to regain hope while sustaining a stable and productive life. I will also help you develop lifelong coping skills for the journey ahead. I am here for you.

You strive for perfection in everything you do, but the pressure inside is building up. You act so strong like you have it all together, yet internally you overanalyze everything. It’s difficult for you to take breaks and struggle to ask for help. You fear failure and don’t want to let other people down. You prioritize taking care of everyone else and neglect your own needs. It is time for a change. It’s time to learn how to listen to your inner voice. You are ready to live a life free of self-criticism, workaholism, and perfectionism.

My name is Imran Kirkland El and I’ve been an advocate in the field for over 15 years. I’m determined to hold a decolonized healing space for individuals and communities who are seeking support as they navigate the complexities of their inner world and external experiences. My passion is to serve QTBIPOC individuals and families facing unique challenges related to identity, discrimination, and systemic oppression. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. The focus of therapy will include: healing from past traumas, cultivating Self-Love, building resilience, skills training and establishing a sense of community.

My approach is relational in nature and incorporates an eclectic range of interventions including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness training and narrative therapy. I believe that the therapeutic process is a journey where client and practitioner work together collaboratively to achieve the client’s goals through a strengths-based and client empowerment approach. I recognize that each client’s strengths, needs and goals are unique and I tailor my therapeutic approach accordingly to best support each client.

Hello! My name is Jeremy Korver. I am a clinical psychotherapist who earned my graduate degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. You are so brave to be willing to consider taking the next steps in your healing journey. I welcome you to a safe space along with a partnership in navigating any mental health concerns. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is vital to your healing. I work to create a strong relationship between us to ensure your experience with therapy is encouraging and productive. My personal style is empathic, caring, strengths-based, and trauma-focused.