Transgender Therapists in Dearborn Heights, MI
Motor City Center for Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
In the context of mental health, an ideal client is someone who actively engages in the therapeutic process, is open to self-reflection, and is committed to making positive changes in their life. However, It's important to note that everyone is unique, and the ideal client can vary based on the specific therapeutic approach, the individual therapist's style, and the client's specific needs and goals. Our focus is on matching clients with the right therapist to maximize the effectiveness of treatment. It ensures that clients receive personalized and tailored support that aligns with their needs and preferences.
In the context of mental health, an ideal client is someone who actively engages in the therapeutic process, is open to self-reflection, and is committed to making positive changes in their life. However, It's important to note that everyone is unique, and the ideal client can vary based on the specific therapeutic approach, the individual therapist's style, and the client's specific needs and goals. Our focus is on matching clients with the right therapist to maximize the effectiveness of treatment. It ensures that clients receive personalized and tailored support that aligns with their needs and preferences.
Cynthia R Finnegan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Waitlist for new clients
I am not your typical nor traditional therapist! If you're looking for a therapist who is stuffy and uptight, or if you prefer clinical jargon and lots of big words, I am NOT the therapist for you. I’m the therapist who may show up wearing jeans and sandals one week and a long dress the next. I have tattoos and don’t try to hide them. I will call you on your crap when appropriate, and I might even swear while doing so. I support BLM, LGBTQIA+ and I believe in Science. I may not be a "typical" therapist, yet I am me & I am genuine. If you want to become the best YOU possible, give me a call! I know I can help.
I am not your typical nor traditional therapist! If you're looking for a therapist who is stuffy and uptight, or if you prefer clinical jargon and lots of big words, I am NOT the therapist for you. I’m the therapist who may show up wearing jeans and sandals one week and a long dress the next. I have tattoos and don’t try to hide them. I will call you on your crap when appropriate, and I might even swear while doing so. I support BLM, LGBTQIA+ and I believe in Science. I may not be a "typical" therapist, yet I am me & I am genuine. If you want to become the best YOU possible, give me a call! I know I can help.
I believe that positive change happens in a safe, supportive environment where people feel heard, accepted and understood. You or your loved ones may be coping with life changes or overwhelming feelings. You may be facing relationship or parenting challenges, or you may be seeking more satisfaction in life. My 20+ years of experience allows me to use a range of techniques to help you.
I believe that positive change happens in a safe, supportive environment where people feel heard, accepted and understood. You or your loved ones may be coping with life changes or overwhelming feelings. You may be facing relationship or parenting challenges, or you may be seeking more satisfaction in life. My 20+ years of experience allows me to use a range of techniques to help you.
If you have found my website, chances are you or someone you care about is going through a very challenging time. It may be a time of turmoil, conflict and pain. Psychotherapy involves attending to the concerns you have or issues you are facing in your life. I am here to help, and have worked with many people going through tough times, who have worried that things will not get better. I know that they can. Struggle and conflict, while frightening and painful, can be a hallmark of change.
If you have found my website, chances are you or someone you care about is going through a very challenging time. It may be a time of turmoil, conflict and pain. Psychotherapy involves attending to the concerns you have or issues you are facing in your life. I am here to help, and have worked with many people going through tough times, who have worried that things will not get better. I know that they can. Struggle and conflict, while frightening and painful, can be a hallmark of change.
Sarah Renee Reeves
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, MLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 (Online Only)
The decision to start therapy can be the hardest, yet most beneficial decision of someone’s life. Whether you are just having trouble navigating and adjusting to life, or are experiencing severe mental distress, it is my goal to help guide you toward a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. I work with individuals from all walks of life, no matter their religion, gender identity, race, or history. I approach therapy with an open minded, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude to provide a safe space where all of my clients can feel comfortable enough to truly open up and reach their goals.
The decision to start therapy can be the hardest, yet most beneficial decision of someone’s life. Whether you are just having trouble navigating and adjusting to life, or are experiencing severe mental distress, it is my goal to help guide you toward a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. I work with individuals from all walks of life, no matter their religion, gender identity, race, or history. I approach therapy with an open minded, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude to provide a safe space where all of my clients can feel comfortable enough to truly open up and reach their goals.
Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
We often seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or a life transition. We create an empathic, non-judgmental space where you can gain insight, recognize your strengths, and become more confident and secure. We at Holistic Wellness Center believe each person is the expert on their own life and experience. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that are holding you back, as well as your unique strengths. The therapeutic approaches are best tailored meet your needs and abilities. Sometimes, that means we provide practical, active strategies so you can feel more calm, balanced, and empowered.
We often seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or a life transition. We create an empathic, non-judgmental space where you can gain insight, recognize your strengths, and become more confident and secure. We at Holistic Wellness Center believe each person is the expert on their own life and experience. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that are holding you back, as well as your unique strengths. The therapeutic approaches are best tailored meet your needs and abilities. Sometimes, that means we provide practical, active strategies so you can feel more calm, balanced, and empowered.
Austin James Kieffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Not accepting new clients
My approach to clients and the therapeutic relationship begins with unconditional positive regard. I strive to build a therapeutic environment where my clients are accepted fully as worthy, capable individuals. I believe that thoughts, feelings, and our actions interact constantly based on past experiences that continue to influence our present. I would be happy to assist you in developing new ways of thinking about past, present, and future events in order to achieve your best self. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, but most frequently help those struggling with depression/anxiety and members of the LGBTQ community.
My approach to clients and the therapeutic relationship begins with unconditional positive regard. I strive to build a therapeutic environment where my clients are accepted fully as worthy, capable individuals. I believe that thoughts, feelings, and our actions interact constantly based on past experiences that continue to influence our present. I would be happy to assist you in developing new ways of thinking about past, present, and future events in order to achieve your best self. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, but most frequently help those struggling with depression/anxiety and members of the LGBTQ community.
Andie Logan
Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR, QMHP
Verified Verified
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Not accepting new clients
Andie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma-focused therapy with use of talk therapy, EMDR, and art therapy. Her clients are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of how the past influences their present experience, while addressing current stressors, and planning for the future. Andie offers deep empathy and an understanding of how greater systems impact a person's experience of equity. Treatment focus may include working towards regaining functionality, strengthening a person's feelings of self-worth, or perhaps putting life's pieces back together again after a challenging event.
Andie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma-focused therapy with use of talk therapy, EMDR, and art therapy. Her clients are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of how the past influences their present experience, while addressing current stressors, and planning for the future. Andie offers deep empathy and an understanding of how greater systems impact a person's experience of equity. Treatment focus may include working towards regaining functionality, strengthening a person's feelings of self-worth, or perhaps putting life's pieces back together again after a challenging event.
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Melissa Tavakoldavani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48124
My greatest passion is helping teens, families and LGBTQ+ clients through difficult times. I would love to get to know you and where you're struggling so that we can develop the best plan to help you and your family move toward a happier, more productive life. I have over 15 years experience with children, teens and adults in both agency and school settings. My expertise includes play therapy, adolescent issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and issues specific to LGB and gender diverse clients and their families.
My greatest passion is helping teens, families and LGBTQ+ clients through difficult times. I would love to get to know you and where you're struggling so that we can develop the best plan to help you and your family move toward a happier, more productive life. I have over 15 years experience with children, teens and adults in both agency and school settings. My expertise includes play therapy, adolescent issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and issues specific to LGB and gender diverse clients and their families.
As I like to tell my clients, anyone at any stage of their lives can benefit from therapy. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or life stress, etc. Therapy helps by having someone to talk with, process the stress, and formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. Therapy works best as a collaborative process between the therapist and client, working together to achieve a positive and supportive workplace where mental and emotional health can thrive.
As I like to tell my clients, anyone at any stage of their lives can benefit from therapy. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or life stress, etc. Therapy helps by having someone to talk with, process the stress, and formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. Therapy works best as a collaborative process between the therapist and client, working together to achieve a positive and supportive workplace where mental and emotional health can thrive.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
Sarah Abdel-Wahab-O'Brien
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48124 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling unheard? Have you felt that others have been quick to label your distress, but not support your healing? Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.
Have you been feeling unheard? Have you felt that others have been quick to label your distress, but not support your healing? Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.
Charity M Loring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LMSW, CMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48124 (Online Only)
We all need emotional support in our lives. I respect the fact that it takes a level of bravery to step outside one's comfort zone to seek help in times of trouble. Getting therapy does not mean that you are "crazy". Instead, therapy can be empowering, and exercises our emotional potential. I provide an objective perspective and empathy that you may not typically receive from friends or family. I am honored to work with those who are attempting to seek help in bettering their lives.
We all need emotional support in our lives. I respect the fact that it takes a level of bravery to step outside one's comfort zone to seek help in times of trouble. Getting therapy does not mean that you are "crazy". Instead, therapy can be empowering, and exercises our emotional potential. I provide an objective perspective and empathy that you may not typically receive from friends or family. I am honored to work with those who are attempting to seek help in bettering their lives.
Individual & Family Help for Family Stress, Couples Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. We offer support for parenting, couples, and teens. We want to help you and your family grow and learn, including effectively handling problems as they arise. Call to schedule an appointment now.
Individual & Family Help for Family Stress, Couples Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. We offer support for parenting, couples, and teens. We want to help you and your family grow and learn, including effectively handling problems as they arise. Call to schedule an appointment now.
Serenity Step LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , CAADC , CCS-DP
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48128
Welcome! I'm Amy Harrison, a Clinical Social Worker since 2016 with experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. I see clients in their home, at the office, or online via video. I am passionate about helping clients challenge themselves, explore their underlying thought patterns and beliefs that may be interfering with their lives, as well as enhancing their lives, and creating a holistic approach to wellness and identity. My goal is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives by addressing the interconnected aspects of their mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.
Welcome! I'm Amy Harrison, a Clinical Social Worker since 2016 with experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. I see clients in their home, at the office, or online via video. I am passionate about helping clients challenge themselves, explore their underlying thought patterns and beliefs that may be interfering with their lives, as well as enhancing their lives, and creating a holistic approach to wellness and identity. My goal is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives by addressing the interconnected aspects of their mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology with over 18 years of experience in the field of Mental Health and is a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. My training in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neuro-Emotional Technique and Life Coaching, has further afforded me the opportunity to incorporate therapy on both the conscious and subconscious levels. I have customized an extremely dynamic emotional detox program which has resulted in unprecedented successes for clients, at significantly faster rates than traditional therapy alone and has left clients raving.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology with over 18 years of experience in the field of Mental Health and is a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. My training in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neuro-Emotional Technique and Life Coaching, has further afforded me the opportunity to incorporate therapy on both the conscious and subconscious levels. I have customized an extremely dynamic emotional detox program which has resulted in unprecedented successes for clients, at significantly faster rates than traditional therapy alone and has left clients raving.
Therapy is a collaboration. Whether you are facing challenges in your life today, or struggling to overcome past issues, I'm here to work with you to address your presenting concerns in a safe and relaxed space, and help you on a path towards healing.
Therapy is a collaboration. Whether you are facing challenges in your life today, or struggling to overcome past issues, I'm here to work with you to address your presenting concerns in a safe and relaxed space, and help you on a path towards healing.
I focus on the connectedness among developmental, social, relational, and cultural factors. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients dealing with many different issues. I have worked with clients from a myriad of racial and ethnic backgrounds but have focused experience working with Black and Native American clients striving to work through race-related stress and racial identity concerns. I work with sexual identity and gender identity concerns (e.g., trans, questioning, gender non-conforming).
I focus on the connectedness among developmental, social, relational, and cultural factors. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients dealing with many different issues. I have worked with clients from a myriad of racial and ethnic backgrounds but have focused experience working with Black and Native American clients striving to work through race-related stress and racial identity concerns. I work with sexual identity and gender identity concerns (e.g., trans, questioning, gender non-conforming).
Jasmine Williams
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48124 (Online Only)
My client base focuses on individuals, adolescents, or couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational concerns (romantic, platonic, or familial), and working through life changing events. With the main goal of wanting to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
My client base focuses on individuals, adolescents, or couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational concerns (romantic, platonic, or familial), and working through life changing events. With the main goal of wanting to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
Amy J. Trabitz, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C.
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48124
I have worked with children,teenagers and adults for over 30 years. I provide a warm, friendly, and "human" environment for clients and their families within which we can work together to address the concerns and problems that are creating problems in everyday life. In today's environment, there are so many pressures on kids and their parents...school, friends, finances, jobs...and sometimes it seems overwhelming. Together we can find some solutions to make coping with life's stresses easier and more productive. Communication is a key factor, as well as developing strategies that help in managing those difficult situations.
I have worked with children,teenagers and adults for over 30 years. I provide a warm, friendly, and "human" environment for clients and their families within which we can work together to address the concerns and problems that are creating problems in everyday life. In today's environment, there are so many pressures on kids and their parents...school, friends, finances, jobs...and sometimes it seems overwhelming. Together we can find some solutions to make coping with life's stresses easier and more productive. Communication is a key factor, as well as developing strategies that help in managing those difficult situations.
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.