Trauma Focused Therapists in Bloomfield, MI

Does this apply to you: feeling tired, stressed, can't keep up with your daily routine, emotional for no reason, unexplained sadness, sleepless nights, dealing with loss? There are times life will throw you a curve, perhaps, more than one. This can change! What would it be like if you had new skills and techniques to identify and eliminate negative self-defeating patterns of thought keeping you stuck in this whirlwind of unsteadiness. I can help! My therapeutic approach is wholistic focusing on your total well being, spiritually, mentally, nutritionally, as well, as physically and tailored to your specific goals.

Do you experience moods that you have trouble understanding and / or controlling? Do your thoughts or emotions make it challenging to thrive in relationships, work, home, or just life in general? I understand that it can be difficult to cope and enjoy life with these symptoms, and can often be challenging to navigate the healing journey alone. I am a passionate therapist with a specialization in Anxiety, BPD, and mood disorders.

When life is difficult there are people trained to support and uplift. Through therapy we develop an awareness of who we are, where we have been, and where we are going. Knowledge and emotional sensitivity is empowering, ultimately increasing an internally driven sense of direction and comfort.

As a counselor, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and obstacles. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My approach to counseling is centered around building a collaborative relationship with my clients, where we work together to identify areas for growth and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.

I am a firm believer that you don't need to be in crisis to seek therapy. Everyone can benefit from a compassionate environment that leads to self-reflection, goal setting, healing, and growth. I use an integrative approach customized to each client's specific needs to address issues including: Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Identity, Parenting, Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum, Post-Maternity Leave Challenges, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women’s Health.

Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation, trauma, ADHD...sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life that you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.

You carry deep wounds from your past, making it difficult to fully open up to others. You feel guarded, hesitant to trust, and afraid of getting hurt again. Despite longing for connection, you struggle to let down your barriers, fearing vulnerability and rejection. Although you are scared, you know it's time to do something different. My prior experience lends itself well to older teens and adults with histories of trauma, relational difficulties, mood concerns, and grief. I am also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.

Welcome. You can create the life that you are meant to live. My name is Anahid (pronounced Ah-nah-heed), and I desire to help you connect more deeply with yourself... shift unhealthy patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck... heal from the past and unleash its holds... and free you up to beautifully move forward with purpose and passion. If you dream of a meaningful life and are ready to no longer merely exist, I invite you to take a powerful step and call me... and enjoy your exciting journey ahead.

Seeking connection is an integral part of being a human being. Often times our primary relationships with family members do not provide the connection that helps us feel the love and peace that we deserve. Through the therapeutic process, we can learn about how to seek relationships and connections that can bring this happiness to our lives. Sometimes this may mean creating boundaries with family members or friends or possibly ending those relationships we deem unhealthy. Through counseling, we are able to restore ourselves and our "families." This may mean our families of origin or simply the friends that we have chosen as our family.

Dr. Husted has been working in the mental health field since 1995. She specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological Evaluations, Psychological Testing, substance abuse, PTSD and mental health disorders. She received her doctoral degree in 2008 in clinical psychology. She has hospital privileges at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland and private practice services at Oakland Psychiatric Association located in Pontiac, MI.

With over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist I am committed to helping others find solutions to their problems in a safe, caring and confidential environment. I believe as adults we are responsible for the choices we make in life. If we don't like the way things are, and can't accept our past, it is our responsibility to learn to recognize and change the things we can, especially our self-defeating behaviors. I believe that with professional counseling we can increase our knowledge and skills for making better choices, finding solutions to our problems, and making changes that last.

I chose this profession from a profound desire to help and a strong belief that we all deserve help and healing. Deciding to seek help is the first brave step towards wellness. Taking positive strides and making healthy changes is what I am here to help with. Developing a warm, trusting, and calm environment is what I strive to provide each and every session. The most important aspect of therapy is developing a healthy therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your feelings, thoughts and experiences.

Therapy can change your life for the better. We all go through tough times- stressful transitions, painful loss, rough patches in our relationships. We long to find peaceful balance and greater hapiness. I would love to help you make that happen. In the past 10 years I have assisted a diverse population of adults and adolescents overcome their depression, anxiety, grief and trauma, emotional problems, and adjustment issues. I help my clients identify clear goals and work toward them. In the process, clients gain great insight, understand their thoughts and feelings, and learn new skills and techniques.

Dr. Del Rio is a fully licensed psychotherapist. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and social work from MSU, she attended ULM and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Post her doctorate, she obtained her Sex Therapy certificate from U of M. Her educational path has provided a unique recipe of both micro and macro perspectives and has informed her clinical interpretations. She specializes in anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, and relationships. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Trauma-Informed, Solution-Focused, Dialectical Behavior, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.

If you are having difficulties feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stuck or are looking to make some changes in yourself, I offer a place where you won’t get interrupted, where a genuine, caring person will give you the space to hear yourself tell your unique story and to empathize with you. Whatever unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors you may be experiencing, I am here to help. Working together, you have the opportunity to process difficult emotions, life's uncertainties, and heal inner wounds without having to be alone.

Connection and acceptance allow us to move through life with hope, dignity, and the ability to embrace our authentic selves. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that are responsive to client needs, but my core therapeutic approach is rooted in humanistic practice. Humanistic psychology views people as innately good, unique, and capable of growth. We can work towards healing, change and growth while acknowledging the strengths you already have. A core value I have is making therapy accessible, and so I offer virtual cash fee sessions based on financial need with as little gatekeeping as possible.

We are the writers of our own story; therapy just provides an editor to sort out some of the more challenging parts of that story. I believe everyone's life experience is unique and, because of that, you truly know yourself best. All that being said, Hello! I am Alisa (ah-lee-sah), a licensed professional counselor. I received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, and bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Communication at Oakland University. During my internship, I spent time at a women's shelter working with survivors of domestic abuse and interpersonal partner violence.

"Mental health isn't a thing. Talking about feelings and experiences isn't going to help. Things will get better by just putting my head down and powering through. I'm strong, self-reliant, and I don't need any help. I'll be fine just the way I am." These are all valid thoughts and feelings for an individual to have and many people believe these statements are true. Stereotypically, men especially, fall into these thought patterns. The numbers reflect this, approximately 30% vs 70% of those seeking counseling are men vs women. We are taught men don't have feelings and if they do they sure as hell don't talk to anybody about them.

I treat issues that include but aren't limited to: chronic anxiety, depression, complex trauma, existential dread, loss of meaning, identity conflicts, relationship problems, people-pleasing, self-criticism, inner emptiness, boundary issues, toxic shame, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, difficulty trusting others, emotional deprivation, and self-destructive behaviors. I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. I often help my clients make sense of difficult childhood experiences that continue to affect them.