Psychodynamic Therapists in Auburn Hills, MI
Kim Birmingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
I utilize an eclectic approach drawing upon evidence-based practices relying largely upon Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches to treatment.
It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful, a client will develop the hope, clarity, courage and self-acceptance necessary to make positive changes in their life.
I utilize an eclectic approach drawing upon evidence-based practices relying largely upon Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches to treatment.
It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful, a client will develop the hope, clarity, courage and self-acceptance necessary to make positive changes in their life.
Kelly Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Life brings about all ranges of human emotion and reaction. As we are all individuals, we have different perspectives on the challenges that tend to suddenly appear at our doorstep. It is a powerful realization to recognize when those experiences become too overwhelming to manage alone. Through a variety of psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral theories, I work to use an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention in order to fit the treatment to the individual.
Life brings about all ranges of human emotion and reaction. As we are all individuals, we have different perspectives on the challenges that tend to suddenly appear at our doorstep. It is a powerful realization to recognize when those experiences become too overwhelming to manage alone. Through a variety of psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral theories, I work to use an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention in order to fit the treatment to the individual.
Kimberly E Scott
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MEd, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Life provides many challenges; challenges that are sometimes hard to face and that may seem impossible to overcome. I provide a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere where clients can explore the challenges they face and partner with them as they seek positive change in their lives.
Life provides many challenges; challenges that are sometimes hard to face and that may seem impossible to overcome. I provide a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere where clients can explore the challenges they face and partner with them as they seek positive change in their lives.
Insight Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Everyone has a past and carries some form of baggage with them. The issues from the past that remain unresolved impact multiple areas of our lives from our personal contentment to our interpersonal relationships. Once a client understands the underlying cause of their anxiety, depression, hurt, fears, etc., they can come to a place of acceptance and move forward minimizing the impact these issues have on the present. Our goal is to help each client find healing in order to live fully and authentically in the present.
Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Everyone has a past and carries some form of baggage with them. The issues from the past that remain unresolved impact multiple areas of our lives from our personal contentment to our interpersonal relationships. Once a client understands the underlying cause of their anxiety, depression, hurt, fears, etc., they can come to a place of acceptance and move forward minimizing the impact these issues have on the present. Our goal is to help each client find healing in order to live fully and authentically in the present.
Saba Yaso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
You’re here because you’ve hit that point where “just getting by” isn’t cutting it anymore. Maybe it’s the anxiety that grips you every morning or the growing silence between you and your partner that’s too loud to ignore. You’ve tried to hold it together, but deep down, you know something has to change. You’re not here for a quick chat, a checklist of coping strategies, or some dull homework assignments—you’re here because you’re ready to cut through the noise and chaos to finally feel alive again, maybe for the first time. I know you have what it takes within you to find fulfillment, and I’m here to help you unlock it.
You’re here because you’ve hit that point where “just getting by” isn’t cutting it anymore. Maybe it’s the anxiety that grips you every morning or the growing silence between you and your partner that’s too loud to ignore. You’ve tried to hold it together, but deep down, you know something has to change. You’re not here for a quick chat, a checklist of coping strategies, or some dull homework assignments—you’re here because you’re ready to cut through the noise and chaos to finally feel alive again, maybe for the first time. I know you have what it takes within you to find fulfillment, and I’m here to help you unlock it.
I am a licensed psychologist as well as the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist as well as the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
Healing begins to take place when we have a space to truly feel heard, understood, and seen. I seek to create this space where you feel safe to be you. Healing is a not a linear, one-size-fits-all experience, and I welcome multiple perspectives. I work with individuals and couples on a variety of topics including relationship difficulties, trauma, overwhelming thoughts & emotions, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I enjoy being emotionally present and journeying with people to discover their unique way to healing their lives and living a more joyful life.
Healing begins to take place when we have a space to truly feel heard, understood, and seen. I seek to create this space where you feel safe to be you. Healing is a not a linear, one-size-fits-all experience, and I welcome multiple perspectives. I work with individuals and couples on a variety of topics including relationship difficulties, trauma, overwhelming thoughts & emotions, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I enjoy being emotionally present and journeying with people to discover their unique way to healing their lives and living a more joyful life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my focus is to help provide support for individuals, children and families in a nurturing and empathic environment. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space in which you are in control of your own goals in treatment. I encourage an open therapeutic relationship to help individuals, parents or children feel emotionally supported and able to genuinely express themselves. I work to provide individuals and families with the tools to effectively move toward a positive change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my focus is to help provide support for individuals, children and families in a nurturing and empathic environment. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space in which you are in control of your own goals in treatment. I encourage an open therapeutic relationship to help individuals, parents or children feel emotionally supported and able to genuinely express themselves. I work to provide individuals and families with the tools to effectively move toward a positive change.
Amallie De Fonseka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
I work extensively with mental health and substance abuse clients as well as matters of relationship issues/divorce, grief, domestic violence, empowerment, and behavioral issues in children. I have extensive experience with people from all walks of life and am respected for my candor, insight, and passion for working with others.
I work extensively with mental health and substance abuse clients as well as matters of relationship issues/divorce, grief, domestic violence, empowerment, and behavioral issues in children. I have extensive experience with people from all walks of life and am respected for my candor, insight, and passion for working with others.
Annette M Shimkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Waitlist for new clients
Many people I have spoken to indicate that they do want an interactive relationship with their therapist based on trust, support and caring which are dynamics that are important for me to be able to provide to you in this process. Your view of your concerns and what you see as potential solutions are important as well. This is a team effort in helping you to move forward and live a fulfilled life. The 38 years that I have worked in this field has been a challenging and growth filled time and I continue to enjoy the process of helping others find their greatest potential.
Many people I have spoken to indicate that they do want an interactive relationship with their therapist based on trust, support and caring which are dynamics that are important for me to be able to provide to you in this process. Your view of your concerns and what you see as potential solutions are important as well. This is a team effort in helping you to move forward and live a fulfilled life. The 38 years that I have worked in this field has been a challenging and growth filled time and I continue to enjoy the process of helping others find their greatest potential.
Dr. Fishta provides counseling, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessment with people who have life adjustment problems, emotional disorders, or mental illness. He administer neuropsychological tests and test batteries to patients to measure clinical factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality characteristics, and psychopathology. He experience includes treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis, phobias, panic disorders, eating disorders, stress related problems, and severe mental disorders. He practices the science of measurement, or psychometrics by providing diagnostic.....
Dr. Fishta provides counseling, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessment with people who have life adjustment problems, emotional disorders, or mental illness. He administer neuropsychological tests and test batteries to patients to measure clinical factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality characteristics, and psychopathology. He experience includes treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis, phobias, panic disorders, eating disorders, stress related problems, and severe mental disorders. He practices the science of measurement, or psychometrics by providing diagnostic.....
Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48321
We offer pediatric, family, and adult services in-office, in-home, and via telehealth. Our mission is to assist individuals of all ages—infants, toddlers, children, teens, adolescents, and adults—as well as families, schools, and businesses on their path to healing and growth. Our services include Talk Therapy, Psychiatry/Med Management, Art Therapy, Clinical Yoga Therapy, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychological Assessments, Resources, Specialized Support Groups, and more. Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness is an integrated psychological practice committed to providing accessible psychological and wellness support.
We offer pediatric, family, and adult services in-office, in-home, and via telehealth. Our mission is to assist individuals of all ages—infants, toddlers, children, teens, adolescents, and adults—as well as families, schools, and businesses on their path to healing and growth. Our services include Talk Therapy, Psychiatry/Med Management, Art Therapy, Clinical Yoga Therapy, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychological Assessments, Resources, Specialized Support Groups, and more. Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness is an integrated psychological practice committed to providing accessible psychological and wellness support.
Samantha Hazelton
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Hi! Over the past decade I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a variety of personal concerns. Clients have come into my office feeling lost, defeated, or overwhelmed; wanting to feel whole, secure, and seen. Whether you are a parent with a child who is testing your boundaries, a teenager who just wants your parent to understand you, or an adult who is looking for newfound purpose - I strive to meet clients where they are at and grow together to a place that you feel like you again!
Hi! Over the past decade I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a variety of personal concerns. Clients have come into my office feeling lost, defeated, or overwhelmed; wanting to feel whole, secure, and seen. Whether you are a parent with a child who is testing your boundaries, a teenager who just wants your parent to understand you, or an adult who is looking for newfound purpose - I strive to meet clients where they are at and grow together to a place that you feel like you again!
Joseph Schell Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically
Erica L Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD,LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48321 (Online Only)
IMPACCTT Enterprises, PLLC is “Challenging and Changing Thoughts...Healing Hearts...and Restoring Lives”. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I am a Therapist trained in creative therapy toward supporting children, youth, and adults with trauma histories, grief, and loss. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression are substantial focus areas. I use trauma informed cognitive behavioral, mindfulness therapies, and educational activities. I am trained in play therapy. Video sessions (telehealth) are available. I am a published Author. I am available to provide clinical supervision to LLMSW’s.
IMPACCTT Enterprises, PLLC is “Challenging and Changing Thoughts...Healing Hearts...and Restoring Lives”. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I am a Therapist trained in creative therapy toward supporting children, youth, and adults with trauma histories, grief, and loss. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression are substantial focus areas. I use trauma informed cognitive behavioral, mindfulness therapies, and educational activities. I am trained in play therapy. Video sessions (telehealth) are available. I am a published Author. I am available to provide clinical supervision to LLMSW’s.
Maryam Thomas Mindful Health Aac
Counselor, MA LLPC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48321 (Online Only)
Life is not always easy, but if you are willing to invest in yourself, your mental wellbeing, or even spiritual growth, the transformation you’ll see will be well worth the healthier you.
Life is not always easy, but if you are willing to invest in yourself, your mental wellbeing, or even spiritual growth, the transformation you’ll see will be well worth the healthier you.
Integrative Health Consultants
Counselor, RN, LPC, MSW, LP, MD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
We are a team of dedicated therapists located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a passion for helping people of all ages along their journey toward more balanced, fulfilled, and authentic living. We are deeply committed to creating a culture and environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all people; a place where authentic relationships can be built and honest experiences can be shared.
We are a team of dedicated therapists located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a passion for helping people of all ages along their journey toward more balanced, fulfilled, and authentic living. We are deeply committed to creating a culture and environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all people; a place where authentic relationships can be built and honest experiences can be shared.
Reflections Child & Family Therapeutic Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
At Reflections Child & Family Therapeutic Group, our priority is supporting children, parents, and families in achieving and maintaining a high quality of life and strengthening relationships. Our therapists have extensive training to specialize in working with the wide variety of issues and challenges facing families today. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where change can be made possible. We hope to meet you soon!
At Reflections Child & Family Therapeutic Group, our priority is supporting children, parents, and families in achieving and maintaining a high quality of life and strengthening relationships. Our therapists have extensive training to specialize in working with the wide variety of issues and challenges facing families today. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where change can be made possible. We hope to meet you soon!
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.