Therapists for Teens in Northville, MI
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Melissa Kuznar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48168 (Online Only)
Let's rediscover your happiness-or redefine it. Evolve stale relationships; generate more meaningful experiences; introduce more peace and unity. Wherever you are struggling, I help you create a new lense through which you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors and ultimately feel better. I earned my Masters degree in both clinical/community and school counseling, and a Masters degree in secondary education. I taught high school for 11 years, incorporating much adolescent, group, and family counseling during that time. I have expanded to counseling individuals and couples of all ages, including families.
Let's rediscover your happiness-or redefine it. Evolve stale relationships; generate more meaningful experiences; introduce more peace and unity. Wherever you are struggling, I help you create a new lense through which you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors and ultimately feel better. I earned my Masters degree in both clinical/community and school counseling, and a Masters degree in secondary education. I taught high school for 11 years, incorporating much adolescent, group, and family counseling during that time. I have expanded to counseling individuals and couples of all ages, including families.
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Sally Barbat
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167
I earned my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychology from The University of Detroit Mercy, and have worked in the field since 2011.
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
I earned my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychology from The University of Detroit Mercy, and have worked in the field since 2011.
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
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Nadine Ali
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48167
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If you or someone you know is a teen or adult affected by autism and needs help finding a dedicated, eager, and energetic psychotherapist, please reach out.
I’m a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Behavior Analyst specializing in treating adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before obtaining my master's in Clinical Psychology, I have been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over four years. During graduate school, I continued enhancing my experience by working hands-on with adolescents and adults as a behavioral technician and student therapist. Having spent thousands of hours treating adolescents and adults with ASD, I'm familiar with the lack of resources for teens and adults on the spectrum, which is what led me here!
If you or someone you know is a teen or adult affected by autism and needs help finding a dedicated, eager, and energetic psychotherapist, please reach out.
I’m a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Behavior Analyst specializing in treating adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before obtaining my master's in Clinical Psychology, I have been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over four years. During graduate school, I continued enhancing my experience by working hands-on with adolescents and adults as a behavioral technician and student therapist. Having spent thousands of hours treating adolescents and adults with ASD, I'm familiar with the lack of resources for teens and adults on the spectrum, which is what led me here!
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Leanne M Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48168
Do you have a teenager or young adult struggling with life or school functioning? If you are looking for an experienced professional to get to the root of the problem and find solutions, that's my specialty! I'm a licensed clinical therapist with over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I have spent 25 years working in a public school system and my areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Autism, ADD/ ADHD, ODD, Social Skills Development and Relationship Development.
Do you have a teenager or young adult struggling with life or school functioning? If you are looking for an experienced professional to get to the root of the problem and find solutions, that's my specialty! I'm a licensed clinical therapist with over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I have spent 25 years working in a public school system and my areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Autism, ADD/ ADHD, ODD, Social Skills Development and Relationship Development.
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Areas of interest include child, adolescent and family therapy dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and parenting tools; psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental disorders; and, adult therapy with a special interest in men's issues.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for more than 15 years in the St.Clair Shores area. Over that time I have enjoyed working with many families and individuals to find solutions to their problems. I hold a degree in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University in 1994. I later completed an internship at Henry Ford Hospital with a specialization in working with children and adolescents.
Areas of interest include child, adolescent and family therapy dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and parenting tools; psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental disorders; and, adult therapy with a special interest in men's issues.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for more than 15 years in the St.Clair Shores area. Over that time I have enjoyed working with many families and individuals to find solutions to their problems. I hold a degree in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University in 1994. I later completed an internship at Henry Ford Hospital with a specialization in working with children and adolescents.
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Do you feel stuck, yearning to change, but are stalled at the starting blocks? Are you drowning in a life transition? Are you an adult, a couple, a teen, or a parent of a child struggling with anxiety, depression, or life in general? If you're mired in personal, family, health, job, or academic challenges, let's dive into your concerns, uncover your underlying issues, and get you back in balance. You'll become empowered to resolve, stabilize, and thrive. My years as a Licensed Psychologist give me the tools to evaluate and effectively address personal, emotional, and adjustment issues.
Do you feel stuck, yearning to change, but are stalled at the starting blocks? Are you drowning in a life transition? Are you an adult, a couple, a teen, or a parent of a child struggling with anxiety, depression, or life in general? If you're mired in personal, family, health, job, or academic challenges, let's dive into your concerns, uncover your underlying issues, and get you back in balance. You'll become empowered to resolve, stabilize, and thrive. My years as a Licensed Psychologist give me the tools to evaluate and effectively address personal, emotional, and adjustment issues.
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Branches Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCAC, CCTP, CCATP, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167
We offer comprehensive individual, adolescent, couples, and family services as well as numerous groups and workshops throughout the year.
PREFERRED PROVIDER for all Livonia Police, Fire, & City Employees (EAP). At Branches, you will find expert therapists, a sliding fee scale, & evening hours. Our practice holds the belief that each individual brings valuable & unique contributions to the therapeutic process so that your therapy is always tailored to meet your individual needs. Our therapists have expertise in Anxiety, Trauma, Grief & Integrative Medicine. Our experienced therapists are State Board Certified and are trained to walk with you through the struggle to a solution that works best for you. Take time for you and experience the healing that you deserve.
We offer comprehensive individual, adolescent, couples, and family services as well as numerous groups and workshops throughout the year.
PREFERRED PROVIDER for all Livonia Police, Fire, & City Employees (EAP). At Branches, you will find expert therapists, a sliding fee scale, & evening hours. Our practice holds the belief that each individual brings valuable & unique contributions to the therapeutic process so that your therapy is always tailored to meet your individual needs. Our therapists have expertise in Anxiety, Trauma, Grief & Integrative Medicine. Our experienced therapists are State Board Certified and are trained to walk with you through the struggle to a solution that works best for you. Take time for you and experience the healing that you deserve.
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I have over 25 years experience as a school social worker and clinician, working with children, adolescents and adults to navigate school/work expectations, relationship experiences, trauma & emotional dysregulation, & life stressors.
Accepting new clients – Are you in search of relief from overthinking? Feeling anxious, scattered, or unmotivated? Set a goal to move forward! Entering this counseling journey takes courage and starts you on your path forward through adversity, challenges, emotional stressors, and life circumstances. Let's work together to set short-term, outcome-driven goals that will help you, your teen, or your child move forward in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere intended to empower and uplift.
I have over 25 years experience as a school social worker and clinician, working with children, adolescents and adults to navigate school/work expectations, relationship experiences, trauma & emotional dysregulation, & life stressors.
Accepting new clients – Are you in search of relief from overthinking? Feeling anxious, scattered, or unmotivated? Set a goal to move forward! Entering this counseling journey takes courage and starts you on your path forward through adversity, challenges, emotional stressors, and life circumstances. Let's work together to set short-term, outcome-driven goals that will help you, your teen, or your child move forward in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere intended to empower and uplift.
Hello. Welcome! I am a Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist with extensive experience helping toddlers, children, adolescents and their families cope with life's challenges. In my practice, Alba Psychology USA, I prioritize my clients' relational health, and value excellence in compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care.
Hello. Welcome! I am a Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist with extensive experience helping toddlers, children, adolescents and their families cope with life's challenges. In my practice, Alba Psychology USA, I prioritize my clients' relational health, and value excellence in compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care.
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Individual, Adolescent, & Family Counseling Services - Welcome to Journey of Hope Services, where compassionate care meets the unique needs of individuals, adolescents, and families. Life can present challenges, and we understand the importance of a warm and supportive environment during difficult times. Our insightful and uplifting staff will help you develop new ways to react to life’s challenges. We’ll practice tools that can help you feel grounded, confident, and more in control.
Individual, Adolescent, & Family Counseling Services - Welcome to Journey of Hope Services, where compassionate care meets the unique needs of individuals, adolescents, and families. Life can present challenges, and we understand the importance of a warm and supportive environment during difficult times. Our insightful and uplifting staff will help you develop new ways to react to life’s challenges. We’ll practice tools that can help you feel grounded, confident, and more in control.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Novi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48167
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Bluebird Child & Family Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167 (Online Only)
Welcome to Bluebird! We are an interdisciplinary practice of pediatric behavioral health clinicians who specialize in child, adolescent, and young adult developmental processes and are passionate about supporting your family's wellbeing. We know that it can feel overwhelming for parents to identify the best approach to care for your child's stress, sadness, and other adjustment challenges. You don't have to figure it out alone-our crew at Bluebird will have your back every step of the way. Some of our specialized services include individual pediatric & family therapy, caregiver coaching, DBT Skills Training, and school advocacy.
Welcome to Bluebird! We are an interdisciplinary practice of pediatric behavioral health clinicians who specialize in child, adolescent, and young adult developmental processes and are passionate about supporting your family's wellbeing. We know that it can feel overwhelming for parents to identify the best approach to care for your child's stress, sadness, and other adjustment challenges. You don't have to figure it out alone-our crew at Bluebird will have your back every step of the way. Some of our specialized services include individual pediatric & family therapy, caregiver coaching, DBT Skills Training, and school advocacy.
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I believe it is a honor and privilege to be able to help and come alongside a person as they are going through a difficult time in their life. My goal is to provide a safe environment where a individual can come and share concerns, feelings and address issues that are impacting their life. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. Everyone has their own story to tell that involves their own personal experiences. This is why I believe the importance of looking at a persons life from when they were born to present day.
I believe it is a honor and privilege to be able to help and come alongside a person as they are going through a difficult time in their life. My goal is to provide a safe environment where a individual can come and share concerns, feelings and address issues that are impacting their life. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. Everyone has their own story to tell that involves their own personal experiences. This is why I believe the importance of looking at a persons life from when they were born to present day.
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Congratulations on embarking on this courageous journey! Are you facing challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, or self-esteem issues? If you feel overwhelmed and disconnected, know that you're not alone. You deserve a compassionate and empathetic therapist who can listen without judgment, understand your struggles, and validate your emotions. In this space, we'll work together to navigate your feelings and experiences, empowering you to find healing and a sense of connection.
Congratulations on embarking on this courageous journey! Are you facing challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, or self-esteem issues? If you feel overwhelmed and disconnected, know that you're not alone. You deserve a compassionate and empathetic therapist who can listen without judgment, understand your struggles, and validate your emotions. In this space, we'll work together to navigate your feelings and experiences, empowering you to find healing and a sense of connection.
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Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe overwhelmed, sad, down, worry too much, hurt too much, and don’t know what do to next? Or maybe you are experiencing deep grief and would like some relief from the relentless tears and sadness. Believe me you are not alone. Remembering times in my life when I did not even know what I was feeling, I felt so isolated, lost and confused. I happened to stumble upon a professional that helped me. Someone that I could trust and felt very comfortable with. I was very hesitant to take this step but somehow I did. It was by far the best thing I have ever done for myself. This is why I became a therapist.
Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe overwhelmed, sad, down, worry too much, hurt too much, and don’t know what do to next? Or maybe you are experiencing deep grief and would like some relief from the relentless tears and sadness. Believe me you are not alone. Remembering times in my life when I did not even know what I was feeling, I felt so isolated, lost and confused. I happened to stumble upon a professional that helped me. Someone that I could trust and felt very comfortable with. I was very hesitant to take this step but somehow I did. It was by far the best thing I have ever done for myself. This is why I became a therapist.
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Briana Shumake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48168 (Online Only)
In the moments that you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or discouraged know that you have a safe place with me to sort it out and move forward in peace.
In the moments that you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or discouraged know that you have a safe place with me to sort it out and move forward in peace.
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Hello and welcome! Seeking help and deciding to begin therapy is an investment in yourself, requiring courage, strength and vulnerability. While working together, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist and provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can come as you are and experience support, healing and growth. Together we will work to understand how your emotional experiences, relational patterns, and thoughts/behaviors impact your daily life.
Hello and welcome! Seeking help and deciding to begin therapy is an investment in yourself, requiring courage, strength and vulnerability. While working together, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist and provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can come as you are and experience support, healing and growth. Together we will work to understand how your emotional experiences, relational patterns, and thoughts/behaviors impact your daily life.
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Everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person might not necessarily work for you. As someone with a passion for art, I use creativity and originality to guide the process to improve your emotional health through self-expression, no matter where you are in life. With over 6-years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life, including: children, adolescents, families, adults and older adults. I received my Bachelor of Arts Psychology and my Master of Social Work, both from Wayne State University
Everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person might not necessarily work for you. As someone with a passion for art, I use creativity and originality to guide the process to improve your emotional health through self-expression, no matter where you are in life. With over 6-years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life, including: children, adolescents, families, adults and older adults. I received my Bachelor of Arts Psychology and my Master of Social Work, both from Wayne State University
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Are you or someone you love struggling to find calm in the midst of chaos? Do you wish that you started each day free from worry? Navigating the challenges of life transitions, parenting, anxiety or depression can be overwhelming in the best of circumstances, let alone amidst all of the changes in the world today. The good news is that you don't have to handle it all on your own. I believe that each person possesses the strengths and skills within them to bring about change. My role is to help you uncover those strengths and use them to help you or your family lead a happier life.
Are you or someone you love struggling to find calm in the midst of chaos? Do you wish that you started each day free from worry? Navigating the challenges of life transitions, parenting, anxiety or depression can be overwhelming in the best of circumstances, let alone amidst all of the changes in the world today. The good news is that you don't have to handle it all on your own. I believe that each person possesses the strengths and skills within them to bring about change. My role is to help you uncover those strengths and use them to help you or your family lead a happier life.
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Steven Curtin
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MFA, MA-LLP, BCIABCN
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48167 (Online Only)
How do you feel? Chances are you're visiting this site because the answer isn't what you want. Do you have feelings and emotions you are struggling to control? Do parts of the outside world frighten you? Are you self medicating so you can deal with these feelings?
How do you feel? Chances are you're visiting this site because the answer isn't what you want. Do you have feelings and emotions you are struggling to control? Do parts of the outside world frighten you? Are you self medicating so you can deal with these feelings?
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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.