Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Harper Woods, MI

Accepting new clients! I do not take Meridian Medicaid! I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist. I have dedicated my career to helping traumatized children, teens and their families heal through art therapy and counseling. I have worked in various environments, from home-based work to outpatient (office) settings in counseling. If you or someone you know has a child or teenager that is struggling with mental illness and trauma, send them my way! I am confident that my eclectic approach to counseling and art therapy will help you and your children heal and grow throughout life's journey.

Mental Illness and Addiction robs us of our hopes and dreams. It touches all areas of our life, harming ourselves, our parents, partners, and children. At times life feels hopeless. Even the idea of change seems unattainable. To treat mental illness and addiction or substance use disorders you address a host of emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, life issues, and existential struggles. I have spent the last 17 years of my career helping individuals, couples, and families heal from mental illness and substance use disorders and making this moment a leaping off event to their next journey.

My experience ranges from empowering clients to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety, navigating relationship issues, unveiling trauma and abuse, as well as improving motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I specialize in the exploration of the subconscious and spiritually integrative work, including unpacking plant medicine journeys post-ceremony.

I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and women's issues. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have extensive experience working with parents and children to address family conflict, and a variety of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. I have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, social skills deficits, and academic challenges.

Hello and welcome! I am a fully licensed clinically trained social worker and the owner and founder of Apricity Therapy Services! I am eager to help you on whatever your individual journey may be. My goal is not to keep you in therapy, but to help you gain life-long tools that you can use on your own outside of therapy. I truly believe that each person has what it takes to heal and succeed, sometimes they just need a little guidance to get there. I am accepting telehealth clients all weekdays and in-person clients on Tuesdays and Fridays!

Everyone has their own unique identity and experiences. As a therapist, my focus is to embrace these differences by working collaboratively with each client to create a personalized plan that will meet them where they’re at in life, best fit their needs, and be comfortable enough to help them learn, grow, and think in a healthy way. My clinical work is devoted to consistently being present for my clients by walking with them through this journey of healing while creating a non-judgmental, therapeutic space for them to be heard, understood, and supported while making behavioral and cognitive changes to enhance their quality of life.

I create and hold a healing and restorative space for my clients. I do this through unconditional positive regard – a supportive and accepting attitude of the feelings and experiences shared by my clients. I work with individuals who are in need of guidance through life's challenges. I would be honored to guide you towards a life filled with more joy, optimism and an overall sense of emotional health and well-being.

Have you been thinking about finding additional support? Have you noticed increased stress, overwhelming emotions or moods, difficulty with school or work after COVID-19, or other emotional, social, or behavioral changes? Maybe you have wondered if it would be beneficial to work with someone. Therapy can help you, your child or your teen. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to support life-long mental health practices. These are applicable tools to be used to return to a place of stability, balance, and joy throughout your lives.

My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.

A life that is trauma, or drama-free is often based in fairy tales. Let's face it happily ever after does not provide details of "who", "what" and "how" happy is defined. Real people have real problems...relationship issues, financial issues, employment issues, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, and grief are just a few of the problems we deal with regularly. Healthy coping skills are necessary tools to help people master life's issues and maintain their health mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you need help in developing coping skills or strengthening coping skills, help is available.