Personality Disorders Therapists in Detroit, MI

My name is Dorothy Aguwa. I completed my master’s degree in Social Work at Wayne State University in 1989 in Detroit, Michigan with over 32 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings, including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and case management. I have a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the life span in the areas of mood disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, anger and stress management, family and relationship issues, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder.

ITS provides mental, health and social services to those in need. ITS offers a collaboration of services for everyone, from the elderly to people with disabilities.These services includes Clinical Services, In-Home and Social Services which include Case Management services that can assist with improving your quality of life. ITS is credentialed and certified in thousands of insurance companies. All clinicians are CAQH (Counsel for Affordable Quality Healthcare) attested. We can help you with trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, anger, depression, Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

CURRENTLY, THE LPC INSTITUTE IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. The LPC Institute welcomes you to our beautiful, serene, therapeutic facility, where we offer culturally-sensitive services to reduce your emotional distress. We understand that life can throw unexpected curves to throw you off balance. We address your issues compassionately, theoretically, and practically, to help you become transformed to realize the best you. We invite you to give us a call to begin your journey on the road to restoration, and to enjoying a meaningful and productive life. Individuals (adults, children, and adolescents), couples, and groups are welcome.

When life feels overwhelming, hard to navigate, or burdensome, therapy can offer a consistent and safe environment of support. I believe in integrating all aspects of the individual into the therapeutic experience to view challenges through a holistic approach. You are a full spectrum person, and by incorporating the body, spirit, and mind in therapy, we can work together to develop an improved quality of life and achieve your goals. As your therapist it is important to me to develop a collaborative and trusting relationship with you, serving as the foundation for growth. I believe in therapy as a support to feel confident and free.

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.

Our focus is to offer hope, help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to help you build a life worth living.

As a therapist, I understand that it can take time to develop a relationship and open up to a stranger about personal life and history. My goal is to work with each person to create a trusting relationship that allows each individual to be heard and respected. I value looking at each client's individual and unique strengths to help them find creative strategies that best fit their needs and lifestyles so that they can be successful in both their short-term and long-term goals.

Life is challenging. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Often, this leads us to feel lonely, sad, angry, and many other uncomfortable feelings. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I help people overcome trials while instilling hope and letting them know they aren't alone. Following six years active duty military service in the U.S. Air Force, I completed graduate school at the University of Michigan. I have more than 15 years clinical experience working with individuals, groups, families, and couples looking for guidance and support navigating life's challenges as well as serious mental illnesses.

I am certified in DBT and CCTP (certified clinical trauma professional) levels I/II. My clinical expertise focuses on trauma/PTSD, borderline and other personality disorders, eating disorders, couples/infidelity issues, self-harming behaviors, criminal thinking and behavior, and mood disorders. Other areas of clinical experience and treatment provided include blended families/family conflict, military personnel deployment/redeployment/combat trauma, and LGBTQ issues.

Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you or you just need help. Feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees rather than B-rice). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey. Hope to hear for you soon!

Client who’s willing and ready to make a change and willing to work on everything that needs to happen. Issues include anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. Goals include finding ways to manage the triggers and find healthy problem solving techniques

I provide forensic evaluation services for both criminal and civil matters. Common referrals include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and have consistently been qualified as an expert witness. Particular areas of interest are schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, drug induced psychosis, extreme overvalued beliefs versus delusions, and malingering. I also provide consultation and review of other expert's work.

As a clinician, I believe in meeting clients where they are, identifying their strengths and barriers, in order to assist in developing a personalized plan for treatment and life management. I do not believe in a “cookie-cutter” method, and I am very open to exploring new methods and using multiple approaches to help each client individually. I assist my clients with understanding their behavior patterns and the changes they want to make while in treatment. Being in therapy means some form of change. Change can be different from client to client because each client has unique needs.

Overall, I consider myself a "worldly nurturer". "Worldly", because I have worked with people from all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and walks of life to "nurture" their potential. All of my experiences have taught me the foundational skills that I use in my profession today, which are: patience, the ability to listen, the understanding that listening is as paramount as speaking, the capabilities to be resourceful, valuing modesty and humility whilst still being confident and capable, and having faith in my skill-set while still being open to professionally growing and developing.

As a therapist with a background in clinical psychology, I understand the leap of faith involved in seeking out change. Fittingly, I have dedicated myself to providing treatment that is entirely confidential, empathetic, and free of judgment. Throughout the years, I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with circumstances that are unique to each and every one of their lives. I am able to communicate effectively and adapt my style and techniques according to individual needs, personalities, and backgrounds to best assist each client in achieving their goals and fullest potential.

I consider therapy a gift where you are able to detox from family pain and drama, remove the obstacles to your own growth and happiness -- and live the life you were meant to live. In our work together you will begin to know your self. Deep within each of us is the longing for happiness. Happiness does not depend on outer circumstances or how other people behave, it’s created with our innermost feelings and sense of well-being. My practice offers individual, couples and family sessions for all ages, with night and weekend appointments available. My office is located on the first floor of the beautiful Park Shelton building.

Do you ever want to feel validated, heard, understood, and not judged by others? Are you still recovering from pain due to grief or trauma? Some days it feels like you are alone and misunderstood, but it does not have to be that way. Based on my experience as a clinical therapist, I specialize in working with Teens and adults focusing on but not limited to anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss with a vision to empower clients to feel confident, assurance within themselves, closure and normalize feelings with reasonable solutions and coping skills to manage everyday life.

At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid, or go through their distress without seeking help. People choose to do this because they are not sure how therapy will help them. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in ways that cause us harm, get through ruff times, strengthen our family ties and bonds, build healthier relationships and fix the mess we have made in our lives. Therapy helps us to identify and process feelings and emotions, so that we can grow and move forward to lead more productive and quality lives.

Serving the Metro Detroit area for over 20 years I have witnessed great transformation as individuals and families have become renewed, refreshed, refocused, reconciled, restored and more. If you need to talk call me so that I can walk with you for a season of life providing compassionate care and concern. Your life can be enriched by healing past issues, equipped by applying truth filled principles to current life issues, and empowered by experiencing the abundant life to fulfill your purpose and Kingdom dreams. I believe that nothing is too hard, all things are possible, and you have a choice!