Psychodynamic Therapists in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Therapy at its best combines both insight and action. Understanding ourselves can provide a kinder and less judgmental frame of understanding how we got here. But this is not enough. Taking steps, both in life and during therapy to heal and make changes is essential for an effective and satisfying outcome. For these reasons, my approach to therapy combines the depth orientation of insight oriented psychotherapies and mindfulness with the action oriented aspects of cognitive-behavioral, behavioral and internal focusing techniques.

I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.

In life, you may often feel you’re stagnant, in the same repetitive cycle. You feel stressed and overwhelmed with responsibilities. Your direction seems unclear, and you’re uncertain how to reach the next chapter. You may be an overachiever who strives for perfection yet, are exhausted at the end of the day. You feel as if no one understands your inner thoughts and experience difficulty living up to the expectations of others. You fear being judged, causing you to distance yourself for fear of rejection. You have troubled relationships with others, due to not having the time or energy to socialize or fear saying the wrong thing.

Deciding to go see a therapist is not the easiest decision, but can be the best decision you make to start to live the life you are meant to, and gain the emotional and practical life tools you need begin. I have been in practice for over 27 years, and am effective in treating addictions, substance dependence or abuse, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar etc), trauma, PTSD, anger management (individual and/or group), grief and loss, and work with psychiatry for medication assistance, if needed. I also can provide Drivers License evaluations, and treat those with addictions or who are substance dependent.

My ideal client is one that has taken the first step in therapy: being open to getting help. My approach to therapy is to identify current issues a person is having, and identifying and creating goals both long term and short term. I believe the best way to solve a problem is to identify what the problem truly is, and create a plan using steps to overcome the problem.

Have you been feeling clouded by self-doubt? Do things feel heavier than usual? Do you have a desire to explore yourself and your life on a deeper level? Questions about your past choices bombard you throughout the mornings. Your nights are highlighted with worries about the future. Managing each day is a task that continues to be unfulfilling without the right support. After years of taking care of others, you are now in need of someone neutral who will allow you to express yourself openly and genuinely. I am passionate and dedicated to helping you experience relief and growth in ways that are personally meaningful for you.

Life can be challenging. From loss and grief to anxiety and fear to relationship difficulties to parenting challenges, life can be hard. It is normal for people to struggle. It is OK to not be OK. It is also OK to seek help. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Counseling is more than just listening. Counseling can provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment to work through and process life's challenges. Counseling can foster and promote healing and growth. Well-being is a journey, not a destination. Take control of your mental health and start your well-being journey. Heal. Grow. Transform.

Hormonal changes make life feel unmanageable at times. Are you a women struggling with midlife, perimenopause anxiety, career shifts, questioning stagnant romantic relationships, or grieving children leaving the home? I specialize in anxiety, women’s issues - pregnancy, fertility issues, parenthood, and midlife changes. I use evidence based cognitive behavior principals combined with holistic somatic therapy to give you lasting anxiety relief, heal relationship, and parenting challenges. As trained perinatal/postpartum therapist, I support clients through these challenging stages. Together, we heal, grow, and make lasting change.

For 25+ years, Tracy has practiced in the field of mental health and education. She is a skilled therapist, consultant, and advocate. You can expect a trusting and compassionate environment that promotes growth and change. She specializes in several areas: such as anxiety, depression, parent coaching, and stress management. See other speciality areas below.

I utilize an action-oriented approach with clients. Together, we'll process specific behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and communication patterns that are impacting various areas of your life and well-being. Through open dialogue, goal-setting, and tailored interventions we'll create actionable strategies to address the issues head-on. By emphasizing accountability, celebrating progress, and adapting techniques based on your needs, you'll be able to shift and embrace new ways of behaving and responding to the people and situations in your life.

Intrusive thoughts can be scary and overwhelming. Compulsions can seem inescapable. Anxiety can come without obvious reasons and can make our days difficult and exhausting. Anxiety, fear, sadness, and shame can affect our day-to-day lives. Sometimes we can feel that these emotions are consuming our thoughts and actions. Therapy can help people understand and manage these emotions.

Using a variety of techniques, I seek to provide an environment that focuses on my client's unique experiences. Without stigma, we can work together to explore thoughts and feelings to create a space of compassionate care and personal growth through understanding and self-awareness. In the therapy space, we can safely dive below the surface to explore how past and present experiences can impact feelings and reactions in our day-to-day life.

I specialize in supporting adults through life transitions, anxiety, stress, low self-confidence, and relationship concerns. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to process life stressors, feel heard, develop coping skills, and better understand their emotions. I offer virtual services to allow for greater flexibility with scheduling and comfortability. Don't be surprised if my two cats join us for our sessions!

The pain in your chest is agonizing; it seems that nothing ever makes it really go away. You find yourself gasping for air even when you're outside, or when you're attempting to relax. When things aren't in your control you find resentments surfacing, angry and hostile thoughts about yourself and others brewing. The truth is, you are not alone in dealing with toxic stress. In fact, almost everyone in our modern-day world can relate to feeling overwhelmed by stored negative energy. Unfortunately, with it comes mental and emotional breakdowns, physical illness, and relationship problems.

Do you identify as a highly-sensitive-person (HSP)? Deep feeler + thinker? Recovering perfectionist ...people-pleaser ...performer? Worry you are both too much + not enough? Struggle in relationship to self + others over the years? Dealing with quarter-life to mid-life transitions & challenges? Everyday overwhelm? Who-Am-I issues? Feel stuck but also ready for change? Together, we will explore how your past effects your present & co-create new ways forward. My main philosophy is: You are already whole & already know what you need (yes, even right now, as you're reading this). Most of us need some help to do so.

If you're experiencing things such as sadness/depressed mood, not feeling good enough, high levels of stress or worry, difficulty navigating a life transition, or struggling in any relationships you have with others you are in the right place. We want to feel comfortable with who we are (and who we are not). Having the courage to share our thoughts or feelings out loud or leaning into (not away from) life's stressors without falling apart is pretty important for us humans. And let's not forget learning how to spend less time stressing and more time enjoying our lives!

Living a good life is important -- it's everything, really. But life sometimes has other plans for us. Maybe a relationship has become unfulfilling, a job has become stressful and anxiety-producing. We're worried we're not good enough and that we won't achieve what we want in life. We might feel sad and depressed -- or anxious. We wonder why we can't parent more effectively or feel closer to our children. We wonder, we wonder, we wonder. And we try hard. But nothing seems to change and frustration sets in.

I specialize in the confidential treatment of personal, relational and sexual issues affecting adult individuals and couples. With over 29 years of clinical experience, I offer a warm and individualized approach to treatment and value my collaboration with other health professionals to ensure holistic & inclusive patient care. My goal is to help clients grow through gaining intrapersonal insight in order to promote sustained change and healthier relationship patters. I commonly treat issues such as relationship dissatisfaction, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexual compulsivity, ED and PE. I exclusively treat adults.