Therapists in Birmingham, MI
My Mission is to enhance the lives of my patients by encouraging "Change". Change is a a word with so much possibility. With very small steps forward one can slowly but surely understand the past and how it affects the present. This process can lead to building a strong sense of self love and a path to loving positive relationships. In order to feel fulfilled in life, we must believe in ourselves, and in our right to enjoy success and happiness.
My Mission is to enhance the lives of my patients by encouraging "Change". Change is a a word with so much possibility. With very small steps forward one can slowly but surely understand the past and how it affects the present. This process can lead to building a strong sense of self love and a path to loving positive relationships. In order to feel fulfilled in life, we must believe in ourselves, and in our right to enjoy success and happiness.
Rebecca Hobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
We have all felt a lack of connection at some time, whether it is lack of connection with others or lack of connection with ourselves. It is common for this feeling to become more profound at specific times or due to certain experiences. This may include experiences with trauma, foster care and adoption, grief and loss, infertility, or unexpected circumstances or changes, such as divorce, challenges with children's development, illness/loss of a loved one, or changes in employment. My focus is in helping clients to develop a stronger sense of connection toward the goal of finding a new sense of meaning, acceptance, and fulfillment.
We have all felt a lack of connection at some time, whether it is lack of connection with others or lack of connection with ourselves. It is common for this feeling to become more profound at specific times or due to certain experiences. This may include experiences with trauma, foster care and adoption, grief and loss, infertility, or unexpected circumstances or changes, such as divorce, challenges with children's development, illness/loss of a loved one, or changes in employment. My focus is in helping clients to develop a stronger sense of connection toward the goal of finding a new sense of meaning, acceptance, and fulfillment.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I'm an LMSW therapist in private practice. I love partnering with kids, teens, and young adults, blending professionalism and evidenced-based treatment modalities with empathy, patience, and a dash of humor to increase client resiliency/symptom management. I believe therapy doesn't always have to be so traditional, rather, tailored to your individual style, preferences, and needs. There is more to therapy than the big comfy couch (although it is a plus)! Together we'll build a safe space for you to come as you are, be met where you're at, and learn to navigate and make sense of life's challenges.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I'm an LMSW therapist in private practice. I love partnering with kids, teens, and young adults, blending professionalism and evidenced-based treatment modalities with empathy, patience, and a dash of humor to increase client resiliency/symptom management. I believe therapy doesn't always have to be so traditional, rather, tailored to your individual style, preferences, and needs. There is more to therapy than the big comfy couch (although it is a plus)! Together we'll build a safe space for you to come as you are, be met where you're at, and learn to navigate and make sense of life's challenges.
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.
Kennedy Boulis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48012 (Online Only)
You are struggling with day-to-day challenges of life & overwhelmed! Life feels so 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.
You are struggling with day-to-day challenges of life & overwhelmed! Life feels so 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.
I am a Fully Licensed Psychologist and have been in private practice for over 20 years in the Detroit metro area.
Whatever personal difficulties and challenges you may be facing, I will provide you with a warm, supportive environment in which to examine them and to move past them. I will help you gain understanding of these challenges, a positive attitude toward overcoming them, and a practical and effective plan for doing so. You will feel better, you will gain insight, you will accept yourself and realize more of your potential.
I am a Fully Licensed Psychologist and have been in private practice for over 20 years in the Detroit metro area.
Whatever personal difficulties and challenges you may be facing, I will provide you with a warm, supportive environment in which to examine them and to move past them. I will help you gain understanding of these challenges, a positive attitude toward overcoming them, and a practical and effective plan for doing so. You will feel better, you will gain insight, you will accept yourself and realize more of your potential.
I provide a warm, accepting and nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the use of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In addition, I have received training and experience with Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I focus on applying mindfulness and related behavioral skills to help clients learn to tolerate distress, manage emotions, and increase their overall coping ability and quality of life.
I provide a warm, accepting and nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the use of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In addition, I have received training and experience with Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I focus on applying mindfulness and related behavioral skills to help clients learn to tolerate distress, manage emotions, and increase their overall coping ability and quality of life.
How many times have those close to you tried to tell you what you should do? Do you feel like no one is really listening to your story? I strive to provide a space to be heard without being forced to conform to someone else's individual biases. You are the expert of your life: you live it. I'm an expert on process, and I want to help you find what change looks like in your life. I love the power of story, and your story is unique and rich.
How many times have those close to you tried to tell you what you should do? Do you feel like no one is really listening to your story? I strive to provide a space to be heard without being forced to conform to someone else's individual biases. You are the expert of your life: you live it. I'm an expert on process, and I want to help you find what change looks like in your life. I love the power of story, and your story is unique and rich.
Katy Piontsak is a clinical social work therapist who provides individual & couples counseling via telehealth or in person in Birmingham, Michigan. She has experience providing therapy in a variety of settings & with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Katy Piontsak is a clinical social work therapist who provides individual & couples counseling via telehealth or in person in Birmingham, Michigan. She has experience providing therapy in a variety of settings & with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
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.
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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As a mental health professional, I believe in creating a safe and genuine environment for a client to be free to acknowledge their most vulnerable self, without judgment. The client-counselor relationship is unique and collaborative, therefore the significance of a trusting bond cannot be overemphasized. I believe that the therapeutic relationship grows organically, with time, and at the client’s pace. Each client is unique, so I integrate approaches best suited to the individual and the situation–Psychodynamic, CBT, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness–but at the core of therapy is self-exploration.
As a mental health professional, I believe in creating a safe and genuine environment for a client to be free to acknowledge their most vulnerable self, without judgment. The client-counselor relationship is unique and collaborative, therefore the significance of a trusting bond cannot be overemphasized. I believe that the therapeutic relationship grows organically, with time, and at the client’s pace. Each client is unique, so I integrate approaches best suited to the individual and the situation–Psychodynamic, CBT, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness–but at the core of therapy is self-exploration.
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.
Emily Ehrlich
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
You are seeking a compassionate guide to navigate life's challenges and reclaim your mental well-being. You may be struggling with: anxiety, depression, trauma, lifestyle transitions, ADHD, anger management, grief and loss, trust concerns, a loss of purpose, stress reduction, somatic complaints, women's issues or chronic pain. You are on the brink of being ready to soar however, may feel uncertain where to begin.
You are seeking a compassionate guide to navigate life's challenges and reclaim your mental well-being. You may be struggling with: anxiety, depression, trauma, lifestyle transitions, ADHD, anger management, grief and loss, trust concerns, a loss of purpose, stress reduction, somatic complaints, women's issues or chronic pain. You are on the brink of being ready to soar however, may feel uncertain where to begin.
The concerns that life brings us vary widely, but I often see people struggle with stress management, anxiety, depression, school or work-related concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and the uncertainty of life's transitions. My approach is both collaborative and person-centered, while always rooted in evidence-based practices. Therapy is a place to unpack suffering in order to find understanding, balance, peace, hope, and joy.
The concerns that life brings us vary widely, but I often see people struggle with stress management, anxiety, depression, school or work-related concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and the uncertainty of life's transitions. My approach is both collaborative and person-centered, while always rooted in evidence-based practices. Therapy is a place to unpack suffering in order to find understanding, balance, peace, hope, and joy.
Haley Ann Dorion (Accepting New Clients This Week!)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
You’re defeated, broken, and feeling trapped in your past. Life has not been easy for you and along the way you seem to have lost who you are. The trauma you have experienced is affecting you daily, making you feel helpless. Unable to love yourself you struggle to set and maintain boundaries. The pressure to please others is exhausting and you can't seem to find balance or support in your life. Your history of abuse triggers you to impulsively react- rather than logically respond during difficult situations. You’re looking for guidance to process through all the baggage, uncertainty, and stress.
You’re defeated, broken, and feeling trapped in your past. Life has not been easy for you and along the way you seem to have lost who you are. The trauma you have experienced is affecting you daily, making you feel helpless. Unable to love yourself you struggle to set and maintain boundaries. The pressure to please others is exhausting and you can't seem to find balance or support in your life. Your history of abuse triggers you to impulsively react- rather than logically respond during difficult situations. You’re looking for guidance to process through all the baggage, uncertainty, and stress.
Erica Suszek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
In today’s fast-paced world, you're bombarded with endless to-do lists and the relentless voice of your inner critic. It's understandable to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the pressures of society to feel you need to be everything to everyone. It is easy to lose sight of your true worth as a human, minimizing your strengths, neglecting your own needs and letting your boundaries blur. If that sounds familiar, I encourage you to embrace your imperfections and cultivate self-compassion while understanding your: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, self worth and how lifestyle transitions play into our complexities.
In today’s fast-paced world, you're bombarded with endless to-do lists and the relentless voice of your inner critic. It's understandable to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the pressures of society to feel you need to be everything to everyone. It is easy to lose sight of your true worth as a human, minimizing your strengths, neglecting your own needs and letting your boundaries blur. If that sounds familiar, I encourage you to embrace your imperfections and cultivate self-compassion while understanding your: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, self worth and how lifestyle transitions play into our complexities.
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.
Stephany A Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
You have lost your way due to life’s ever changing circumstances. Maybe you have spent so much time taking care of others that you have forgotten how to take care of yourself. You yearn to build healthier, stronger relationships and participate in enjoyable and meaningful activities again. You have had experiences that overwhelmed your natural abilities and strength to cope with life as you knew it. You feel a general loss of safety and trust in others and yourself. You developed ways of coping that helped you get through hard times, but now some of those coping mechanisms get in the way of living a truly fulfilling life.
You have lost your way due to life’s ever changing circumstances. Maybe you have spent so much time taking care of others that you have forgotten how to take care of yourself. You yearn to build healthier, stronger relationships and participate in enjoyable and meaningful activities again. You have had experiences that overwhelmed your natural abilities and strength to cope with life as you knew it. You feel a general loss of safety and trust in others and yourself. You developed ways of coping that helped you get through hard times, but now some of those coping mechanisms get in the way of living a truly fulfilling life.
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.
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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Number of Therapists in Birmingham, MI
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Birmingham, MI who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Grief |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
61% | Aetna |
53% | Blue Care Network |
How Therapists in Birmingham, MI see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Birmingham?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.