Therapists for Teens in Birmingham, MI
V.K. Counseling and Family Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, MI 48009
I have developed, a structure skills intervention lesson plan,to work with children and adolescent- who are struggling to make social connections.
In a career that spans three decades in social work, I have developed a proven and unique approach to individual, family and marital counseling. My passion has always been working with children and families. After serving for more than 25 years in the Northville Public School system, I have become well versed in a variety of individualized treatment techniques The common thread that runs through all of those different scenarios is compassion and a willingness to listen. A therapist's job isn't about the therapist imposing his views. It's about the client. It's about you.
I have developed, a structure skills intervention lesson plan,to work with children and adolescent- who are struggling to make social connections.
In a career that spans three decades in social work, I have developed a proven and unique approach to individual, family and marital counseling. My passion has always been working with children and families. After serving for more than 25 years in the Northville Public School system, I have become well versed in a variety of individualized treatment techniques The common thread that runs through all of those different scenarios is compassion and a willingness to listen. A therapist's job isn't about the therapist imposing his views. It's about the client. It's about you.
If you are experiencing issues involving:
relationship/marriage/family, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity, blended family, adolescent behavior, divorce/custody/parenting time or sexual abuse/physical violence; take the first step - contact me today.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has successfully treated couples, families, and individuals for over 35 years. Using Brief, collaborative therapy, I help you learn new ways to successfully work through life's critical issues in as few as 10 sessions. How does Brief therapy work? Sessions are client-focused and solution-directed. You collaborate with me to create desired goals then actively participate in homework directed to test and fine-tune skills used to resolve and achieve issues. Therefore, therapy becomes more efficient and effective. Many clients successfully resolve their issues in 5 - 10 sessions!
If you are experiencing issues involving:
relationship/marriage/family, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity, blended family, adolescent behavior, divorce/custody/parenting time or sexual abuse/physical violence; take the first step - contact me today.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has successfully treated couples, families, and individuals for over 35 years. Using Brief, collaborative therapy, I help you learn new ways to successfully work through life's critical issues in as few as 10 sessions. How does Brief therapy work? Sessions are client-focused and solution-directed. You collaborate with me to create desired goals then actively participate in homework directed to test and fine-tune skills used to resolve and achieve issues. Therefore, therapy becomes more efficient and effective. Many clients successfully resolve their issues in 5 - 10 sessions!
Jessica Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
As a teen I struggled with feelings of anxiety and depression.
My therapeutic practice is tailored to the treatment of teenagers and young adults. I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues commonly faced by this demographic, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, academic stress, and life transitions. Whether it's coping with peer pressure, navigating family dynamics, or managing the demands of school and work, I'm here to offer support and guidance every step of the way. I'm incredibly passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.
As a teen I struggled with feelings of anxiety and depression.
My therapeutic practice is tailored to the treatment of teenagers and young adults. I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues commonly faced by this demographic, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, academic stress, and life transitions. Whether it's coping with peer pressure, navigating family dynamics, or managing the demands of school and work, I'm here to offer support and guidance every step of the way. I'm incredibly passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.
Welcome. I have been at this almost forty years. Enjoy it now more then ever. Over the years I believe I have developed some skill working with Adolescent and families, and those experiencing problems with Substance Use and Abuse. I Started working with Adolescents and Families in residential treatment, schools and hospitals. Two years in a Methadone Clinic provided an early glimpse into Opiate addiction. A mid-life descent into Alcoholism provided a very personal understanding of addiction and recovery. I know that recovery can occur both within and outside the AA model.
Welcome. I have been at this almost forty years. Enjoy it now more then ever. Over the years I believe I have developed some skill working with Adolescent and families, and those experiencing problems with Substance Use and Abuse. I Started working with Adolescents and Families in residential treatment, schools and hospitals. Two years in a Methadone Clinic provided an early glimpse into Opiate addiction. A mid-life descent into Alcoholism provided a very personal understanding of addiction and recovery. I know that recovery can occur both within and outside the AA model.
I have been working as a clinical mental health therapist for more than 20 years. I have a specialty degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling and enjoy working with adults as well. I believe in building positive coping skills, resiliency, and a positive outlook on life by having clients be an active part of their treatment. Using behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and play therapy techniques (for children) are some of the ways I can help clients achieve their goals. For my adult clients, I help identify areas where change has been difficult. From there we build confidence and reachable goals to make positive behavioral changes.
I have been working as a clinical mental health therapist for more than 20 years. I have a specialty degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling and enjoy working with adults as well. I believe in building positive coping skills, resiliency, and a positive outlook on life by having clients be an active part of their treatment. Using behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and play therapy techniques (for children) are some of the ways I can help clients achieve their goals. For my adult clients, I help identify areas where change has been difficult. From there we build confidence and reachable goals to make positive behavioral changes.
Tracy Niyo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
Waitlist for new clients
Overwhelmed, stressed and at a loss for what to do next. Hoping to find calm, a sense of control and room to breathe. Today’s daily life is, more often than not, exhausting; whether you’re a child, a teenager, young adult or parent.
Overwhelmed, stressed and at a loss for what to do next. Hoping to find calm, a sense of control and room to breathe. Today’s daily life is, more often than not, exhausting; whether you’re a child, a teenager, young adult or parent.
Dr. Corinne Smorra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48012 (Online Only)
You are feeling overwhelmed! Maybe you are dealing with a congenital/chronic illness, high pressure job, difficult relationships, or you have lost someone in your life. Sleep is not coming easily at night. You are constantly worried about what you say, what will happen going forward, your current relationships are not how you want them to be, and you have a nagging feeling the other shoe is going to drop when you think about the impact on your health now or in the future. Life is feeling like a hamster wheel right now, you have to keep the wheel going, and can't get off it without feeling like everything will crash down on you.
You are feeling overwhelmed! Maybe you are dealing with a congenital/chronic illness, high pressure job, difficult relationships, or you have lost someone in your life. Sleep is not coming easily at night. You are constantly worried about what you say, what will happen going forward, your current relationships are not how you want them to be, and you have a nagging feeling the other shoe is going to drop when you think about the impact on your health now or in the future. Life is feeling like a hamster wheel right now, you have to keep the wheel going, and can't get off it without feeling like everything will crash down on you.
You do not have to be alone with troubling thoughts or feelings that keep you from being your best. I am experienced, easy to talk with, and willing to help you find solutions and regain your personal resilience. In a non-judgmental, safe space we can work together to unpack the experiences that are getting in the way of your feeling grounded and secure. Focusing on your strengths, we will reflect on the past and present, while keeping an eye to your future self.
You do not have to be alone with troubling thoughts or feelings that keep you from being your best. I am experienced, easy to talk with, and willing to help you find solutions and regain your personal resilience. In a non-judgmental, safe space we can work together to unpack the experiences that are getting in the way of your feeling grounded and secure. Focusing on your strengths, we will reflect on the past and present, while keeping an eye to your future self.
Many people struggle with feelings of insecurity, fears and doubts in their lives. They begin to notice the same patterns over and over again that don't seem to be working in terms of adding happiness and security to their everyday life. As a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, I engage with each client with empathy, compassion, knowledge and understanding. If you experience difficulty coping and feel overwhelmed - I can help offer a balanced perspective.
Many people struggle with feelings of insecurity, fears and doubts in their lives. They begin to notice the same patterns over and over again that don't seem to be working in terms of adding happiness and security to their everyday life. As a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, I engage with each client with empathy, compassion, knowledge and understanding. If you experience difficulty coping and feel overwhelmed - I can help offer a balanced perspective.
My role as a psychologist is to help people solve problems that are interfering with their daily lives. Through counseling, I help you assess your strengths and develop your optimal potential. I help you clarify your current problems and then discover ways to best cope with them. And I assist you in changing self-defeating behaviors and making positive choices. In addition, mindfulness based stress reduction is a great tool for people who are feeling overwhelmed.
My role as a psychologist is to help people solve problems that are interfering with their daily lives. Through counseling, I help you assess your strengths and develop your optimal potential. I help you clarify your current problems and then discover ways to best cope with them. And I assist you in changing self-defeating behaviors and making positive choices. In addition, mindfulness based stress reduction is a great tool for people who are feeling overwhelmed.
Brett Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
I am a licensed clinical therapist offering counseling services to children, adolescents, families, and individuals in Birmingham, Michigan. I also sees clients in both Michigan and New York virtually via a HIPAA compliant Teletherapy platform. I provide a safe, empathetic environment that invites open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings so that meaningful changes are made.
I am a licensed clinical therapist offering counseling services to children, adolescents, families, and individuals in Birmingham, Michigan. I also sees clients in both Michigan and New York virtually via a HIPAA compliant Teletherapy platform. I provide a safe, empathetic environment that invites open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings so that meaningful changes are made.
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Hi there, I'm so happy you're here! I can appreciate that therapy is an incredibly vulnerable experience, and it's most important to feel heard, understood, and truly connected with your therapist. That's why I hope to create a space that is relaxing and warm, and to bring a touch of humor to help you feel at ease! I want you to know that as your therapist, I am here to work alongside you, and to be my authentic self in order to build a strong and empathetic connection with you. Together, we can explore new connections, challenge old beliefs, and navigate even the most difficult emotions with gentleness and compassion.
Hi there, I'm so happy you're here! I can appreciate that therapy is an incredibly vulnerable experience, and it's most important to feel heard, understood, and truly connected with your therapist. That's why I hope to create a space that is relaxing and warm, and to bring a touch of humor to help you feel at ease! I want you to know that as your therapist, I am here to work alongside you, and to be my authentic self in order to build a strong and empathetic connection with you. Together, we can explore new connections, challenge old beliefs, and navigate even the most difficult emotions with gentleness and compassion.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists and the emotionally immature/abusive/unavailable. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? Is it hard to advocate for yourself? I get it.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists and the emotionally immature/abusive/unavailable. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? Is it hard to advocate for yourself? I get it.
Are you feeling on edge, up tight and having trouble sleeping? Do you easily become irritated at the smallest things? Does your mind race and make concentrating difficult? These are symptoms of anxiety and depression. Over the past 31years,, I have been helping people experience relief from the damaging effects of anxiety, stress and depression. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I provide honest feedback in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to help facilitate positive change and to reach a much higher level of peace and joy in their lives.
Are you feeling on edge, up tight and having trouble sleeping? Do you easily become irritated at the smallest things? Does your mind race and make concentrating difficult? These are symptoms of anxiety and depression. Over the past 31years,, I have been helping people experience relief from the damaging effects of anxiety, stress and depression. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I provide honest feedback in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to help facilitate positive change and to reach a much higher level of peace and joy in their lives.
I'm glad you're here. Welcome to a transformative space where I understand that you are the author of your narrative, and healing becomes a powerful, intentional journey. Life can be tough, and sometimes it doesn't go as planned, but in therapy, we can shape our responses and redefine our stories. I am deeply committed to guiding you towards discovering profound meaning, embracing healing, and cultivating a resilient identity. My goal is to empower you not just to overcome challenges but to ignite genuine excitement and success in your own life.
I'm glad you're here. Welcome to a transformative space where I understand that you are the author of your narrative, and healing becomes a powerful, intentional journey. Life can be tough, and sometimes it doesn't go as planned, but in therapy, we can shape our responses and redefine our stories. I am deeply committed to guiding you towards discovering profound meaning, embracing healing, and cultivating a resilient identity. My goal is to empower you not just to overcome challenges but to ignite genuine excitement and success in your own life.
My mission is to support and nurture students and to empower children and families to understand their learning profiles and their needs. My focus is on exploring and understanding the whole child and their strengths and challenges to best help them to be successful. My area of expertise and passion is providing neuropsychological and psychological assessments/testing for children and adolescents, as well as providing therapy and consultation services. I love collaborating with other professionals, observing, helping, and working with students in their classrooms, and truly supporting the needs of kids to best reach their potential.
My mission is to support and nurture students and to empower children and families to understand their learning profiles and their needs. My focus is on exploring and understanding the whole child and their strengths and challenges to best help them to be successful. My area of expertise and passion is providing neuropsychological and psychological assessments/testing for children and adolescents, as well as providing therapy and consultation services. I love collaborating with other professionals, observing, helping, and working with students in their classrooms, and truly supporting the needs of kids to best reach their potential.
I'm passionate about helping clients find inner peace and wellbeing by taking a holistic approach towards treating mental health concerns. Every person is unique and I tailor treatment based on individual needs, strengths and challenges using science-backed techniques including CBT, DBT, mindfulness training and somatic experiencing. We will focus on rebuilding the mind-body connection and uncovering your authentic self underneath the noise of life experiences.
I'm passionate about helping clients find inner peace and wellbeing by taking a holistic approach towards treating mental health concerns. Every person is unique and I tailor treatment based on individual needs, strengths and challenges using science-backed techniques including CBT, DBT, mindfulness training and somatic experiencing. We will focus on rebuilding the mind-body connection and uncovering your authentic self underneath the noise of life experiences.
I have been specializing in treating anxiety disorders and OCD for over 20 years in adults and adolescents with individual and/or family/couple sessions. Because I specialize in anxiety disorders, clients frequently report much better progress than they have experienced with prior therapists who didn't specialize in anxiety but treated anxiety in a generalized manner along with many other issues. I specialize in use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Therapy and Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP). I have an audio program "Anxiety to Serenity" available on my website - either 4 CD's or as a download.
I have been specializing in treating anxiety disorders and OCD for over 20 years in adults and adolescents with individual and/or family/couple sessions. Because I specialize in anxiety disorders, clients frequently report much better progress than they have experienced with prior therapists who didn't specialize in anxiety but treated anxiety in a generalized manner along with many other issues. I specialize in use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Therapy and Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP). I have an audio program "Anxiety to Serenity" available on my website - either 4 CD's or as a download.
Joe R Morales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you can' t seem to handle everyday tasks? I have over 25+ years of experience working with children, teens and adults from a diverse cultural and socio-economic background. My main focus areas have been treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and family relationships. You'll find that my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique journey. Embracing therapy is a means to gain insight, resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. We will work towards positive transformation and empowerment. I am licensed in the States of MI, FL, TX and VT. I also speak Spanish.
Do you feel like you can' t seem to handle everyday tasks? I have over 25+ years of experience working with children, teens and adults from a diverse cultural and socio-economic background. My main focus areas have been treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and family relationships. You'll find that my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique journey. Embracing therapy is a means to gain insight, resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. We will work towards positive transformation and empowerment. I am licensed in the States of MI, FL, TX and VT. I also speak Spanish.
Amyna Ftouni
Limited Licensed Psychologist, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.