Therapists in Royal Oak, MI

"Outsidethebox Detroit Therapy" Learning to go outside of the habitual thinking patterns (the box) to create space for personal transformation. Wellness requires a holistic approach of maintenance of mind, body, and spirt all working in harmony. We become what we think about on a regular basis. If we love the planet we are also loving ourselves.

If you could wake up tomorrow morning to a life that is exactly how you've always dreamt and visualized, what would that day look like? What is important to you - what are your most cherished values? Upon what do your curiosities hinge and linger? What awakens your inner child? Lends meaning to your being? My desire is to embark on the creative process of therapy with you, and serve as a guide as you explore the roads less traveled toward your most authentic patterns of being. We can take steps on this path via authentic 'I-Thou' encountering within a therapeutic relationship and a clean, well-lighted space.

In my practice, I blend mindfulness, somatic, attachment, and trauma-informed approaches within present-moment awareness. I am passionate about helping individuals heal from relational trauma including regaining nervous system regulation, re-inhabiting the body, releasing shame, and re-parenting wounded attachment systems. With a strong emphasis on inner healing intelligence, I collaborate with clients to become more familiar with their innate wisdom and ability to heal and achieve growth. I am also a strong advocate for the responsible and equitable integration of psychedelic medicines into the therapeutic process.

We all go through difficult times and need some objective support. I work with adults who experience anxiety, trauma, grief or other adjustments to life transitions. Clients who come to me are often seeking someone to accept them and meet them where they are; someone who will help them learn how to use their strengths to make changes in order to find peace of mind and live the life they want. The work may be hard, and uncomfortable at times, but we approach it as a team to reach their goals. I currently am able to work with two new clients during the weekdays.

You wake up exhausted and dread facing the day ahead of you. Life feels heavy and everything seems like a burden. The anxiety or sadness you experience sometimes catches you unawares. It feels like you've tried every tool in your toolkit but something isn't clicking. You’ve had better days and you wish you could just make this feeling of angst go away. Trauma is a physiological response to a situation or event that overwhelms the body. As Peter Levine states “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence”.

Life can be challenging. From loss and grief to anxiety and fear to relationship difficulties to parenting challenges, life can be hard. It is normal for people to struggle. It is OK to not be OK. It is also OK to seek help. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Counseling is more than just listening. Counseling can provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment to work through and process life's challenges. Counseling can foster and promote healing and growth. Well-being is a journey, not a destination. Take control of your mental health and start your well-being journey. Heal. Grow. Transform.

The faces that we wear bear the stories that we live. A friend once said, "I am going to therapy to make peace with my face". In building this profile to invite you to my practice, I noticed how constantly facial expression changes. We change second-by-second. We mask our feelings. We hurt. Sometimes what is visible to others is different than all that we hope to hold within. Other times, a fleeting expression can tell a whole story without us ever making a sound. In the search for authenticity, both concealing and revealing become part of our lived experience. Are you searching for your authentic self? Feeling fractured? Need help?

Are you someone who is ready to move in a new direction, release past hurts, overcome lifelong challenges? Are you struggling with addiction, depression, grief, anxiety, a trauma history or life transitions such as divorce, job loss, graduation, marriage or new parenthood? Maybe anger and stress or medical diagnosis are your challenge. If so, I can help. We will work together to help you find your way through this time in your life, to find more balance, ease and peace within yourself and your relationships.

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!

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