Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in 48316

“People start to heal the moment they are heard." We face so many challenges daily, particularly now as we navigate a world filled with unprecedented stressors. It is more important than ever to have the therapeutic support and encouragement you need to feel safe, to have your voice heard, and your feelings validated. I strive to provide a safe therapy space where my clients will be treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism. Once you make the decision to seek therapy, you will have taken the first step toward self-compassion.

When confronted with life's trials, I perceive them as opportunities for personal growth and transformation. As a seasoned Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to delivering exemplary care to diverse populations. My extensive training has honed my capacity for empathy and understanding, enabling me to foster an environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing sensitive and challenging issues. I approach each interaction with an open mind and refrain from passing judgment.

People have the power to overcome adversity. My passion is to help you learn how to get back on your feet, find your inner strength, while supporting and empowering you. I am a down-to-earth and accepting person, which creates a safe space to discuss things that can be difficult to talk about. My objective is to create an atmosphere for personal growth, self-discovery, and an opportunity to learn healthier, more realistic, and positive ways of thinking without fear of judgment. I serve a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families and work with clients with an assortment of presenting problems, varying in severity.

Enduring the difficult times in our lives can be daunting, unless we have the proper support. Acknowledging the need for help and seeking assistance is the first step, and it must be recognized that this takes courage. In my office, I work to provide a safe, comfortable, judgement-free setting for children, individuals, couples and families to work through life's issues. My focus is on helping people overcome the challenges they are facing through a variety of therapeutic interventions. I will work to understand you and your needs in order to provide the best therapy possible.

I help clients and their families navigate the challenges of life. My passion is helping others find balance in the midst of chaos and improve their relationships. My sessions typically focus on helping clients cope with issues relating to low self esteem, ADHD/behavioral issues, family dynamic concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, & relationship conflicts. I love working with my clients to develop tools to cope with life's ups and downs and learn to communicate more effectively. I currently work with individuals, couples, kids/teens and families.

In spite of the challenges we face in life, our inner strength and ability to heal stays with us. Since 1997, I have been helping families create happier lives by working with individuals to obtain mood stability, challenge distorted thoughts, and overcome maladaptive behaviors In the past 15 years I have focused my practice on the treatment of Anxiety. 1 in 8 people suffer with anxiety. It affects children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. If left untreated the symptoms only worsen over time. Please refer to my website to learn more about anxiety and how it manifests itself across all stages of human development.

I have been a practicing, clinical social worker for the past thirty years. I attempt to provide a kind, caring, nonjudgemental, educational atmosphere where positive change can occur. My approach to counseling is relaxed and interactive and based on the belief that understanding feelings is essential to personal growth and happiness. My goal is to encourage, challenge, teach positive coping skills, positive problem-solving skills, and mindfulness techniques so that I may empower each of my clients in the specialized areas of anxiety, depression, and women's issues in aging!

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? If that's the case, I'm here to offer my support. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping my clients with the necessary tools to overcome challenging symptoms. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work, school-related stress, or trauma, I'm here to provide support every step of the way. Don't let these obstacles hold you back from living a more positive and fulfilling life.

Caring and strength-based counseling allows families, kids, and parents to rediscover old strengths, learn and develop new ones, all of which make it possible to walk a different path, away from problems and towards new pleasures. I can help you experience greater mastery and back in control of your life. We can handle a lot, but sometimes one extra stressor or life-changing incident throws us off balance. Then we feel anger, anxiety, and/or depression. Adding insult to injury, these negative emotions further stress us out, making it harder to find solutions and regain our balance in life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS in our office. Offering in person and telehealth! For over 20 years I have provided supportive, effective therapy to individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues. I have extensive training and years of experience that have helped me build diverse skills and strategies to help you meet your goals. I am experienced in treating a wide array of problems from family problems, depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder to addictions and trauma.

I work with a variety of individuals, from ages 15 to 115, whether they come in seeking symptom relief for depression or anxiety, or they are facing challenges involving more existential issues. I believe in building a strong trusting relationship with those I work with, and with this type of foundation in place, we can explore everything from grief and loss, to issues surrounding sexuality; from how you see your place in this world, to ways that you can best integrate yourself into it. Your conception of your own self-actualization is my most important guideline.

Kristin has a wide array of experience and is a highly regarded and knowledgeable clinician. She works with children, youth, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client and family. She's been providing high-quality services for over 10 years. Kristin assists clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexual trauma. She utilizes a blend of Solution Focused and Client Centered Therapy while also incorporating elements of DBT and CBT. These advanced methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner.

Professional Counseling can be ideal and helpful for everyone. You probably already know numerous friends-family or co-workers that have benefited from having a fully-trained Mental-health Professional compassionately walk them through life’s challenges. It can be an opportunity for personal growth and to gain a better understanding of how to overcome and resolve the things that cause us to feel worried-frustrated-angry-disappointed or sad in life. So it’s important to remember that the challenges we face in life everyday can be resolved through simple problem-solving and participating in healthy coping/recreational activities.

I graduated from Wayne State University with my master’s degree in Social Work. I am trained in CBT, DBT, MI, and PE, among various other specialties. Since I was a child, I always knew I wanted to help people. I have personally experienced many of life’s challenges and can relate to my clients on a deeper level. I care strongly about each of my clients and want to help everyone be an advocate for themselves. Life can be very chaotic thus I have made it my mission to be a strong support and comfort to those I work with.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is apart of the national certified counselors association. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, identity issues, adjustment issues, trauma, and the effects of these in our daily lives.

Our founder was selected prestigiously as a University of Michigan field faculty instructor. We are a Mental Health Therapy office. Our founder has a Master's Degree from the number one school in clinical social work in the United States of America; the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and was clinically trained as a social worker psychotherapist by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System, where she also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues and continue to work with communities and groups of diverse backgrounds.

Past and current life challenges can inhibit your ability to fully enjoy life. As a therapist, I walk side by side with my clients, partnering with them to help empower healing and change with empathy, support, and without judgement. I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, especially from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. I will provide you a safe space to heal from the past and work towards creating your best life.