Psychoanalytic Therapists in Birmingham, MI
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Dietrich is a past president of the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Society and has taught at Wayne State Dept.
As a very highly trained therapist I am compassionately and deeply interested in helping you. If you are having issues and suffering I believe I can help you. As a Training Analyst at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute (I treat/ supervise psychologists/psychiatrists) when you begin therapy or analysis with me a powerful therapeutic process is activated leading to less suffering and to greater psychological liberation. Most clients/patients are successful and well-off and educated and self referred (or referred by their physician or a mental health professional). To make an appointment call my office (248) 646-6515.
Dietrich is a past president of the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Society and has taught at Wayne State Dept.
As a very highly trained therapist I am compassionately and deeply interested in helping you. If you are having issues and suffering I believe I can help you. As a Training Analyst at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute (I treat/ supervise psychologists/psychiatrists) when you begin therapy or analysis with me a powerful therapeutic process is activated leading to less suffering and to greater psychological liberation. Most clients/patients are successful and well-off and educated and self referred (or referred by their physician or a mental health professional). To make an appointment call my office (248) 646-6515.
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The treatment I offer is psychoanalytic talk therapy which allows me to hear what you are saying directly and beneath the surface.
I’ve helped adults and adolescents with their emotional issues that show up in many ways: relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that may seem unchangeable, difficulties with work or school performance, or simply feeling stuck. Creating a therapeutic alliance with my patients is a priority. It allows deeper self-awareness and emotional freedom to develop which can effect lasting changes, improve and enrich their lives, and lessen symptoms.
The treatment I offer is psychoanalytic talk therapy which allows me to hear what you are saying directly and beneath the surface.
I’ve helped adults and adolescents with their emotional issues that show up in many ways: relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that may seem unchangeable, difficulties with work or school performance, or simply feeling stuck. Creating a therapeutic alliance with my patients is a priority. It allows deeper self-awareness and emotional freedom to develop which can effect lasting changes, improve and enrich their lives, and lessen symptoms.
The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychotherapy
Psychologist, MD, PhD, MSW, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Birmingham, MI 48009
The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute provides on-going training, supervision and professional growth.
Skill, experience and kindness are qualities many seek in a therapist. When you are suffering with personal problems, you want to know that you will be heard and understood in ways that will help you find ways to expand your own self-understanding. A good therapist - the right therapist for you - is one who can "think together" with you to help find new solutions to old problems. The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy was established upon a 60-year tradition of offering just this kind of help.
The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute provides on-going training, supervision and professional growth.
Skill, experience and kindness are qualities many seek in a therapist. When you are suffering with personal problems, you want to know that you will be heard and understood in ways that will help you find ways to expand your own self-understanding. A good therapist - the right therapist for you - is one who can "think together" with you to help find new solutions to old problems. The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy was established upon a 60-year tradition of offering just this kind of help.
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Anton Babushkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
My specialized training through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute allows me to help people from various backgrounds (students, academic/business professionals, people in the medical field, and others).
Psychotherapy is about improving your life. I am a highly trained, motivated and experienced therapist. I am passionate about helping you. Many people feel stuck and unsure of what is causing their symptoms. If you would like to understand yourself better, find relief and learn new skills, call me. We will work together to help you get more of what you want out of life. I have 15 years of professional experience and I'm a Board Certified Psychoanalyst. We will work together to help you feel more empowered to deal with challenges, reduce symptoms and improve your relationships.
My specialized training through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute allows me to help people from various backgrounds (students, academic/business professionals, people in the medical field, and others).
Psychotherapy is about improving your life. I am a highly trained, motivated and experienced therapist. I am passionate about helping you. Many people feel stuck and unsure of what is causing their symptoms. If you would like to understand yourself better, find relief and learn new skills, call me. We will work together to help you get more of what you want out of life. I have 15 years of professional experience and I'm a Board Certified Psychoanalyst. We will work together to help you feel more empowered to deal with challenges, reduce symptoms and improve your relationships.
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John Hospital, Lecturer at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, Clinical Faculty at Wayne State - Medical School and Clinical supervisor at the University of Detroit Mercy.
I have over twenty years of experience working with relationship problems, anxiety and depression. I focus my treatment plan on your needs and goals to help you achieve your desired results. I create a warm and inviting environment where you can confide personal issues with absolute trust.. I appreciate how difficult it can be to confide in health professionals. I try to work in an collaborative manner to help clients overcome internal obstacles and make use of opportunities. I understand the demands of today's world, its constant stressors, and the loneliness that can result from living in our world.
John Hospital, Lecturer at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, Clinical Faculty at Wayne State - Medical School and Clinical supervisor at the University of Detroit Mercy.
I have over twenty years of experience working with relationship problems, anxiety and depression. I focus my treatment plan on your needs and goals to help you achieve your desired results. I create a warm and inviting environment where you can confide personal issues with absolute trust.. I appreciate how difficult it can be to confide in health professionals. I try to work in an collaborative manner to help clients overcome internal obstacles and make use of opportunities. I understand the demands of today's world, its constant stressors, and the loneliness that can result from living in our world.
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Niyama Center (accepting new client--this week!)
LMSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you into a sleepy paralysis. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you into a sleepy paralysis. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
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Lisa Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
You spend the majority of your days just going through the motions in your life; feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unfulfilled at work, at home, or in your relationships. You watch time pass and wish that you could have a life filled with more peace, fulfillment, joy or security...but you don’t know where to start. To the outside world, your life might appear to be okay, but for you, something just doesn’t feel right. You push yourself to do better, be better, but inside, you battle with a voice in your head that tells you it's not enough. At times, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together.
You spend the majority of your days just going through the motions in your life; feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unfulfilled at work, at home, or in your relationships. You watch time pass and wish that you could have a life filled with more peace, fulfillment, joy or security...but you don’t know where to start. To the outside world, your life might appear to be okay, but for you, something just doesn’t feel right. You push yourself to do better, be better, but inside, you battle with a voice in your head that tells you it's not enough. At times, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together.
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Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life-functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.
Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life-functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.
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Adriana A Liburdi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking a brief moment to learn a little about I can support your needs. Taking the step to seek help can be hard, though it is very commendable and respected. Recognizing the need to care for yourself is extremely important. It is important for me to create a safe non-judgmental and welcoming environment that is focused around your care. I am a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Michigan with over 13 years of extensive experience working with a variety of populations which include veterans, children, teens, adults and geriatric populations within hospital, clinical outpatient and community settings.
Thank you for taking a brief moment to learn a little about I can support your needs. Taking the step to seek help can be hard, though it is very commendable and respected. Recognizing the need to care for yourself is extremely important. It is important for me to create a safe non-judgmental and welcoming environment that is focused around your care. I am a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Michigan with over 13 years of extensive experience working with a variety of populations which include veterans, children, teens, adults and geriatric populations within hospital, clinical outpatient and community settings.
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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.
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Tranquil Awakenings Counseling Center, PLLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Verified Verified
Birmingham, MI 48009
As life begins and we transition through the phases of adolescence into adulthood, our minds begin to develop perspectives, personality characteristics, or a personally derived set of rules governing how we live or who we are as individuals. In relation, the mind develops cognitive scars that require nurturing based on your past experiences or observed experiences. These manifestations of life circumstances can then transition into symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Trauma Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Interpersonal Struggles and so much more.
As life begins and we transition through the phases of adolescence into adulthood, our minds begin to develop perspectives, personality characteristics, or a personally derived set of rules governing how we live or who we are as individuals. In relation, the mind develops cognitive scars that require nurturing based on your past experiences or observed experiences. These manifestations of life circumstances can then transition into symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Trauma Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Interpersonal Struggles and so much more.
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With over 23 years of experience, I work compassionately with individuals to help alleviate the painful symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Life transitions and events including relationship issues, college, marriage, childbirth, divorce, death of a loved one, chronic illness, and retirement present new challenges and often touch upon unresolved past issues as well. Working collaboratively with clients through insight oriented psychotherapy, I can help to enhance one's ability to make desired life changes, and to provide a greater sense of well being overall.
With over 23 years of experience, I work compassionately with individuals to help alleviate the painful symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Life transitions and events including relationship issues, college, marriage, childbirth, divorce, death of a loved one, chronic illness, and retirement present new challenges and often touch upon unresolved past issues as well. Working collaboratively with clients through insight oriented psychotherapy, I can help to enhance one's ability to make desired life changes, and to provide a greater sense of well being overall.
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You want to find peace, but the critical noise of “it’s just not good enough” controls and weighs you down. There’s a part of you that’s a high achiever with perfectionistic tendencies that feels exhausted and overwhelmed, riddled with self-doubt. The days go by in a flash as you strive to please and meet others: expectations, wants, and needs, while you’ve lost sight of your own. The present moment feels out of reach as you constantly think into the future or ruminate over the past.
You want to find peace, but the critical noise of “it’s just not good enough” controls and weighs you down. There’s a part of you that’s a high achiever with perfectionistic tendencies that feels exhausted and overwhelmed, riddled with self-doubt. The days go by in a flash as you strive to please and meet others: expectations, wants, and needs, while you’ve lost sight of your own. The present moment feels out of reach as you constantly think into the future or ruminate over the past.
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Niyama Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
You're seeking profound personal transformation and healing. Perhaps you're grappling with complex issues like anxiety, depression, trauma or feeling stuck in life - maybe you've been feeling like this for a long time. You're eager to explore the depths of your inner world, desiring greater self-awareness and a holistic approach to well-being and aspiring to break free from limiting patterns, nurture a deeper connection with yourself, and experience a more fulfilling life - but you're not sure how to get there. It's time to make space for you and your personal growth and I can help you do that by cultivating healing
You're seeking profound personal transformation and healing. Perhaps you're grappling with complex issues like anxiety, depression, trauma or feeling stuck in life - maybe you've been feeling like this for a long time. You're eager to explore the depths of your inner world, desiring greater self-awareness and a holistic approach to well-being and aspiring to break free from limiting patterns, nurture a deeper connection with yourself, and experience a more fulfilling life - but you're not sure how to get there. It's time to make space for you and your personal growth and I can help you do that by cultivating healing
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Dr. Dunia Karana Zebari is a clinical psychologist with extensive education and training in evidence-based psychotherapies. She received a BA degree from Oakland University, obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, and completed a 3-year NIH research fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She specializes in treatments of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and insomnia disorders. Dr. Zebari has extensive experience in couples treatment.
Dr. Dunia Karana Zebari is a clinical psychologist with extensive education and training in evidence-based psychotherapies. She received a BA degree from Oakland University, obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, and completed a 3-year NIH research fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She specializes in treatments of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and insomnia disorders. Dr. Zebari has extensive experience in couples treatment.
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Are you looking for change, and seeking your happier self, healthier partnership, or assistance for a child? Then I am here to help you identify problem areas, learn to effectively communicate with others, learn to set limits, and improve overall well-being. I provide a person centered approach in a supportive, welcoming, and confidential environment. I do not believe in one approach fits all therapy. I offer a wide array of best-practices, evidence-based approaches that are adjusted to address individual needs. I am committed to helping you heal in a way that brings lasting changes.
Are you looking for change, and seeking your happier self, healthier partnership, or assistance for a child? Then I am here to help you identify problem areas, learn to effectively communicate with others, learn to set limits, and improve overall well-being. I provide a person centered approach in a supportive, welcoming, and confidential environment. I do not believe in one approach fits all therapy. I offer a wide array of best-practices, evidence-based approaches that are adjusted to address individual needs. I am committed to helping you heal in a way that brings lasting changes.
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Michael Stein
Limited Licensed Psychologist, Mike Stein, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Birmingham, MI 48009
I have been practicing for 19 years, working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families with a variety of mental health issues. These include issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, loss, trauma, and other mental health issues that interfere with daily functioning and enjoyment.
I have been practicing for 19 years, working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families with a variety of mental health issues. These include issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, loss, trauma, and other mental health issues that interfere with daily functioning and enjoyment.
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Matthew Kramer
Limited License Counselor, MA, LPCC, LLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
Do you work in a high stress role? Are you extremely successful/advanced in certain areas, but struggling in others (home life, stress, anxiety, personal/professional challenges, substance use, etc.)? I get it. You are pressured to perform, succeed, and deliver, and it’s hard to let your guard down. I specialize in working with high-performing professionals, including doctors, athletes, lawyers, executives and offer the utmost discretion and confidentiality as well as a concierge approach. I attend to the needs of extremely time-limited individuals and help you move from surviving to thriving in both the short and long term.
Do you work in a high stress role? Are you extremely successful/advanced in certain areas, but struggling in others (home life, stress, anxiety, personal/professional challenges, substance use, etc.)? I get it. You are pressured to perform, succeed, and deliver, and it’s hard to let your guard down. I specialize in working with high-performing professionals, including doctors, athletes, lawyers, executives and offer the utmost discretion and confidentiality as well as a concierge approach. I attend to the needs of extremely time-limited individuals and help you move from surviving to thriving in both the short and long term.
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I work best with people who seek to understand themselves better and improve the overall quality of their lives and relationships. People who come to me are often unhappy and don't know why, or may have a specific concern. They may feel depressed or anxious, or a combination of both. My style of therapy helps each person find the truest expression of his or her own unique self and assists couples in building the quality of their intimate life and relationship. I find this work infinitely creative, rich and rewarding.
I work best with people who seek to understand themselves better and improve the overall quality of their lives and relationships. People who come to me are often unhappy and don't know why, or may have a specific concern. They may feel depressed or anxious, or a combination of both. My style of therapy helps each person find the truest expression of his or her own unique self and assists couples in building the quality of their intimate life and relationship. I find this work infinitely creative, rich and rewarding.
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Sylvia Delgado
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
Services I offer therapy and analysis for a wide range of psychological concerns. In my practice, each treatment is tailored to meet each client's unique needs. I most often address anxiety and fears, relationship and behavioral issues, depression, family conflict, loss or grief, self-esteem. I am also able to help with career counseling, divorce, and emotional disturbances. I have helped treat certain difficulties, such as Attention Deficit (ADHD), Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality, and Mood Disorders.; Ofrezco servicios en ESPANOL. Terapia y psicoanalysis para ayudar a una gama amplia de dificultades psicologicas y emocionales. Soy Bilingue y versada en problemas biculturales.
Services I offer therapy and analysis for a wide range of psychological concerns. In my practice, each treatment is tailored to meet each client's unique needs. I most often address anxiety and fears, relationship and behavioral issues, depression, family conflict, loss or grief, self-esteem. I am also able to help with career counseling, divorce, and emotional disturbances. I have helped treat certain difficulties, such as Attention Deficit (ADHD), Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality, and Mood Disorders.; Ofrezco servicios en ESPANOL. Terapia y psicoanalysis para ayudar a una gama amplia de dificultades psicologicas y emocionales. Soy Bilingue y versada en problemas biculturales.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.