Relationship Issues Therapists in Birmingham, MI

Life in general can be very challenging. Struggles with relationships, life stressors, fear, and self-judgment of not being ‘good enough’ can be difficult to navigate and sometimes we feel as if we can barely keep our heads above water. I know this personally as I’ve felt I was drowning at times myself. But there is a way out. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings to better understand and find solutions to life’s challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel safe, supported, and seen. Thus, opening the door for you to deeper self-exploration and growth.

The transitions we experience as we try to grow a family can be laden with anxiety, grief, depression, and overwhelm. Are you having difficulty conceiving? Is pregnancy or parenthood not how you envisioned it would be? Are you experiencing sadness, worries, doubts and negative thoughts, struggling to connect with your loved ones, or just not feeling like yourself? You are not alone. Therapy can help anyone who wants to process their thoughts and feelings without shame and judgement, come to a place of self-acceptance, increase self-awareness, and live life more mindfully.

If you have the desire or goal of wanting to feel more in control, secure, and at ease in your life, I have a passion for helping you get there. It is important to me that we ensure you have an equal role and input in our work together so our sessions feel collaborative, productive, and suitable for you because I want you to see the benefits of our work. I work best with people who are motivated for change and insight, but are also curious about themselves. I also specialize in and am passionate about working with medical professionals who are contending with issues like stress/burn out, professionalism, and communication issues.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). My work focuses on marriage and couples therapy, specifically centered on infidelity repair, communication issues, couples in crisis, relationships on the brink, and those experiencing a range of frustrations and challenges with physical intimacy. I have been featured in Forbes, the Knot, and other leading media outlets offering my insight into relationships and communication. I would love to meet with you about your unique circumstances and how I might be able to help.

I aid my clients in tapping into their inner wisdom to help heal their wounds, past & present. My approach is interactive, empathetic, compassionate & accepting. I work hard to get my clients the relief they are looking for, so I provide feedback & coping skills to keep you motivated. My scope of practice includes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy & Solution Focused modalities with an emphasis on “healing” in order to help my clients achieve their best selves. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, stress, self esteem issues, life transitions and career challenges.

You are someone who has chosen to work toward recovery and healing after trauma. Bravo. Whatever stressful or traumatic experiences you've gone though, you've chosen recovery and healing. That's why you're here. I would like to personally welcome you. This is a safe space to reimagine a life worth living. Do you desire to have the ability to rest, relax and revitalize? I invite you to imagine a life free of fear. You are worthy of healing. You deserve time and space to share your experiences, to explore feelings and thoughts in a nurturing, nonjudgmental place. It can feel scary to consider trauma therapy; you should feel proud.

Perhaps you are feeling unfulfilled, troubled with uncertainties, or having difficulty finding ways to cope. I am passionate about supporting you through these overwhelming times. I utilize a strengths-based approach that will empower you to reach your goals and live a more satisfying life. I view therapy as a unique experience that is tailored to fit every individual. Together we will find what works best for you.

As a coach and therapist, my approach centers around empowerment and the integral role relationships play in our lives. A self-identified life long learner, I pride myself on sharing information and relevant resources with clients. My work is both goal oriented and client directed. My therapeutic approach is attachment-based and utilizes an eclectic mix of modalities including interpersonal therapy, CBT, strengths-based, and trauma-focused therapy. Areas of interest include sexuality, relationships, depression,, anxiety, transitions, and trauma.

Finding a therapist who is a good fit can be a daunting task -especially when we're feeling overwhelmed. The first step always requires strength, and you being here now is a great example of your resilience and urge to change. Therapy can be a safe place where we work together to discover the patterns and underlying barriers that keep you from feeling whole. That is why I never underestimate the importance of providing a warm, transparent, and non-judgmental space for us to explore the deepest parts of your experience.

Feeling overwhelmed with the demands in your life? Struggling to manage those demands effectively? We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Coaching that will help you become more present in your life, learn to effectively balance emotions, manage a crisis & strengthen your relationships! We combine teaching & application of the core Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills of Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance & Interpersonal Effectiveness and tailor them to your specific needs! Individual DBT Skills Coaching available for teens and adults!

Our lives are a system made up of family, friends, biases, and life experiences. If one part of the system has fractured, the entire system functions incorrectly. As someone who didn't believe therapy could help me, I struggled with a spiral of bad decisions before seeking therapy as a last-ditch effort to "fix" myself. I'm thankful that I found therapy when I did - it saved my life, prevented years of heartache, and gave me purpose and direction. I want to work with you to create the best possible life for yourself. You deserve a life filled with healthy people, boundaries, and genuine joy. Let's find it together.

We would work together well if you find yourself overthinking a lot of your decisions- you feel frustrated and stuck in a constant cycle of worry. At times, you wish you could just turn your brain off. You feel this worry is sabotaging you- it impacts the quality of your relationships, your work and your body (frequent headaches, nausea, stomach problems, tension in your head and shoulders) but you feel helpless to stop the cycle. You may also struggle with over-giving. You’ve heard about “self-care” and “boundaries”, but when you try to implement them you just feel guilty and unsure if you’re doing the “right” thing.

Do you find yourself fascinated with personal growth and self-development? Do you want to better understand yourself so you can live your truth and show up more fully? Are you interested in deepening your relationships, learning to sit with discomfort, and communicate effectively in real time? Do you have tendency to self-abandon and people-please? Are you feeling the weight of pain and loneliness during this screen-heavy tech era? If so, you've come to the right place. Therapy can help with all this and more. Let's discuss your struggles in a safe, light-hearted space, and redirect your focus so that you can write your story anew.

Thank you for visiting my page. I have been providing counseling services to individuals and families for over 10 years. My expertise includes working with adolescents on personal growth and positive mental health. I also offers individual and group sessions for teens on issues such as life planning, anger management, college counseling and communication skills. When working with adult clients, we generally focus on grief/depression, family relationships, divorce, careers as well as parenting issues.

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.

Are you struggling with day-to-day challenges of life and overwhelmed? Life feels scattered, sad, and stressful! Sharing these difficulties with others is simply impossible. No one seems to really understand, nor do they have the insight or patience to really help. Staying optimistic about things getting better is not working anymore. You've done that for the last several years and you feel stuck. Sleepless nights thinking about reaching goals you believed were possible are now unbearable. Figuring it out on your own is not working, and trying another approach alone feels defeating. Knowing where to turn next brings on anxiety.

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.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing individual therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I use an empathic, client-centered focus to help each individual work to make positive life changes. My areas of interest include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma related issues, and life transitions. I strive to help each individual client find the power within, in order to become the best version of themselves.

My goal, with my clients is to improve their overall quality of life. This incudes the removal of debilitating symptoms like depression, anxiety stress, and obsessions.. But is also means achieving positive goals such as life satisfaction, curiosity, creativity, open-mindedness, and the relational capacity for love. To function as a complete person we must cultivate health in body, mind and spirit. Through empathic eyes i see the great potential in those I work with, and form a caring partnership to ignite their possibilities. I see myself as therapist, teacher and coach.