Parenting Therapists in Dearborn, MI
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Carole Hosey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48123 (Online Only)
My clients come to therapy because they are looking for support in facing life transitions; they may be dealing with a health diagnosis, new parenting stage, or shifting family dynamics. Often, when life is difficult or not going the way we had planned, we fight against what IS with what we think it should be. My clients want to find joy and purpose in the life they have and are looking for a safe place to explore their life stories to find strength and light. I also work with interracial families on racial identity development and with white folks wanting to do antiracist work while exploring what it means to be white.
My clients come to therapy because they are looking for support in facing life transitions; they may be dealing with a health diagnosis, new parenting stage, or shifting family dynamics. Often, when life is difficult or not going the way we had planned, we fight against what IS with what we think it should be. My clients want to find joy and purpose in the life they have and are looking for a safe place to explore their life stories to find strength and light. I also work with interracial families on racial identity development and with white folks wanting to do antiracist work while exploring what it means to be white.
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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.
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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.
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Stephanie Kaye Wilks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48126
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or members of your family struggling with relationships or communication? Do you or someone in your family have trauma-based needs? I've worked exclusively with families and children since 2019. I help my clients understand why they respond the way they do, and how to respond differently. I specialize in trauma, and trauma-based patterns. I'm also comfortable working with people who are neurodivergent. Single parent struggle? I can help with that too! I've helped adults and children with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, anxiety, anger, and other emotional, relational, and behavioral issues.
Are you or members of your family struggling with relationships or communication? Do you or someone in your family have trauma-based needs? I've worked exclusively with families and children since 2019. I help my clients understand why they respond the way they do, and how to respond differently. I specialize in trauma, and trauma-based patterns. I'm also comfortable working with people who are neurodivergent. Single parent struggle? I can help with that too! I've helped adults and children with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, anxiety, anger, and other emotional, relational, and behavioral issues.
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Zeinab Raishouni
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48126
I have experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds on conditions and issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, adjustment disorder, identity exploration, multicultural issues, parenting, loss/grief, and relationship issues.
As a therapist, I utilize an integrative approach by combining evidence-based interventions to best suit individual needs and preferences. I believe that every person is unique, and therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I strive to create a safe space for my clients by allowing them to sit with their feelings, reflect on past experiences, gain self-awareness, and hope for a better future. I believe it's when we gain consciousness of the inner self, we can truly work towards becoming the best version of our self.
I have experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds on conditions and issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, adjustment disorder, identity exploration, multicultural issues, parenting, loss/grief, and relationship issues.
As a therapist, I utilize an integrative approach by combining evidence-based interventions to best suit individual needs and preferences. I believe that every person is unique, and therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I strive to create a safe space for my clients by allowing them to sit with their feelings, reflect on past experiences, gain self-awareness, and hope for a better future. I believe it's when we gain consciousness of the inner self, we can truly work towards becoming the best version of our self.
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Weyni Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48120 (Online Only)
I have professional experience in the areas of friendship, family, dating, marriage, divorce and co-parenting. I am passionate about helping to improve interpersonal interactions.
I have professional experience in the areas of friendship, family, dating, marriage, divorce and co-parenting. I am passionate about helping to improve interpersonal interactions.
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Grace Hoyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48120 (Online Only)
For those who need it, I offer parenting support and often draw on the work of Dr.
I work with mothers who are overwhelmed, burnt-out, or tired of juggling it all. For some, the intensity of motherhood brings up difficult emotions or unprocessed parts of their past. Others feel lost under the burden of care-taking and managing the mental load. With compassion and skill, we’ll tend to the parts of you that have been neglected. We’ll develop strategies for prioritizing your needs. We’ll make space for your brilliant light to shine once again!
For those who need it, I offer parenting support and often draw on the work of Dr.
I work with mothers who are overwhelmed, burnt-out, or tired of juggling it all. For some, the intensity of motherhood brings up difficult emotions or unprocessed parts of their past. Others feel lost under the burden of care-taking and managing the mental load. With compassion and skill, we’ll tend to the parts of you that have been neglected. We’ll develop strategies for prioritizing your needs. We’ll make space for your brilliant light to shine once again!
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Kokoro Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, MITS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48126 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I help individuals achieve success in recognizing how their traumatic experiences, mental health symptoms, or personal relationship issues can affect their mental wellbeing. I work with individuals ages 12 and up who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, struggling with peer or parental relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Furthermore, I assist families who have a current Child Protective Services case that could potentially lead to removal of children by offering parenting, anger management, communication and conflict resolutions skills in order to rebuild the family structure.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I help individuals achieve success in recognizing how their traumatic experiences, mental health symptoms, or personal relationship issues can affect their mental wellbeing. I work with individuals ages 12 and up who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, struggling with peer or parental relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Furthermore, I assist families who have a current Child Protective Services case that could potentially lead to removal of children by offering parenting, anger management, communication and conflict resolutions skills in order to rebuild the family structure.
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Darla Carmoney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48120 (Online Only)
I understand the frustrations of marriage and parenting.
Do you feel discouraged, losing your temper easily, feeling down and emotional, and unable to concentrate? Have you lost joy in the things you normally love to do? Do you feel like you are losing your ability to deal with things? The power of developing a long-term supportive relationship within counseling sessions can help you control your temper, improve your relationships, and feel better about your life and where it is going. Through meditation, writing, identifying what makes you angry, and other activities change will happen. You are in control of your change.
I understand the frustrations of marriage and parenting.
Do you feel discouraged, losing your temper easily, feeling down and emotional, and unable to concentrate? Have you lost joy in the things you normally love to do? Do you feel like you are losing your ability to deal with things? The power of developing a long-term supportive relationship within counseling sessions can help you control your temper, improve your relationships, and feel better about your life and where it is going. Through meditation, writing, identifying what makes you angry, and other activities change will happen. You are in control of your change.
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Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about taking the first step toward creating positive change in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let me support you through this journey and together we will take the next step. I believe we all have hidden strengths and talents we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or the desire to improve the quality of your relationships.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about taking the first step toward creating positive change in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let me support you through this journey and together we will take the next step. I believe we all have hidden strengths and talents we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or the desire to improve the quality of your relationships.
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Charity M Loring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LMSW, CMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48124 (Online Only)
I specialize in:
Relationship Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Children
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Grief and Loss
OCD
ADD/ADHD
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Discounted rates and sliding scale based on income.
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.
I specialize in:
Relationship Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Children
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Grief and Loss
OCD
ADD/ADHD
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Discounted rates and sliding scale based on income.
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.
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Adenike Kara Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48126 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma focused CBT, parent management training, play therapy, supportive therapy and integrated therapy.
I am a fully licensed clinical social worker who uses a variety of treatment modalities to work with adolescents, parents and adults. I specifically work with BIPOC populations and women during the Perinatal and postpartum periods . I also work with clients who struggle with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, behavioral problems, parenting difficulties, adjustment related issues, ADHD, relationship conflict and more.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma focused CBT, parent management training, play therapy, supportive therapy and integrated therapy.
I am a fully licensed clinical social worker who uses a variety of treatment modalities to work with adolescents, parents and adults. I specifically work with BIPOC populations and women during the Perinatal and postpartum periods . I also work with clients who struggle with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, behavioral problems, parenting difficulties, adjustment related issues, ADHD, relationship conflict and more.
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Hannah Cross Getto Abdelhady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48120
I love working with children and families. I want to have clear communication with guardians while also creating a safe space that allows children to express themselves with a degree of age-appropriate privacy. I work with children to identify their emotions, learn their emotional triggers, and build a toolkit of coping skills. I also work with you as guardian to build plans of action at home and provide psychoeducation that is research backed so that you feel informed and confident in your parenting. I also recognize that as your family grows and changes you may find it helpful to reach out for support for yourself.
I love working with children and families. I want to have clear communication with guardians while also creating a safe space that allows children to express themselves with a degree of age-appropriate privacy. I work with children to identify their emotions, learn their emotional triggers, and build a toolkit of coping skills. I also work with you as guardian to build plans of action at home and provide psychoeducation that is research backed so that you feel informed and confident in your parenting. I also recognize that as your family grows and changes you may find it helpful to reach out for support for yourself.
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Talia Alsawah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48121
Whether you're a sleep-deprived parent wondering if you'll ever get a full night's rest again, someone facing the complexities of a medical diagnosis,or navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, I’ve got you.
As a dedicated mental health counselor and clinical supervisor, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of pre and postpartum challenges, motherhood and fatherhood difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, marital issues, and cancer-related diagnoses. My goal is to help you feel validated, more fulfilled, and genuinely connected in therapy.
Whether you're a sleep-deprived parent wondering if you'll ever get a full night's rest again, someone facing the complexities of a medical diagnosis,or navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, I’ve got you.
As a dedicated mental health counselor and clinical supervisor, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of pre and postpartum challenges, motherhood and fatherhood difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, marital issues, and cancer-related diagnoses. My goal is to help you feel validated, more fulfilled, and genuinely connected in therapy.
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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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Hello, my name is Hannah Kubitz, and I am a passionate strengths-based, client-led trauma therapist. I graduated with my BSW and MSW from Wayne State University. I have experience providing trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) to children, teens, and adults, as well as crisis counseling, court advocacy, and family therapy with children. I have worked with children and families in group settings both virtually and in person. I also have experience working with victims of sex trafficking and child abuse. As a client-led therapist, I believe in meeting the client where they are at in their mental health journey.
Hello, my name is Hannah Kubitz, and I am a passionate strengths-based, client-led trauma therapist. I graduated with my BSW and MSW from Wayne State University. I have experience providing trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) to children, teens, and adults, as well as crisis counseling, court advocacy, and family therapy with children. I have worked with children and families in group settings both virtually and in person. I also have experience working with victims of sex trafficking and child abuse. As a client-led therapist, I believe in meeting the client where they are at in their mental health journey.
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Katen S. Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48124
Not accepting new clients
Making the decision to seek help for one's emotional or relationship difficulties is a courageous decision and one that is not made lightly. Many people who have sought my assistance have shared with me their fear and uncertainty they have felt at first to be sitting with a complete stranger as they begin to share their struggles, pain, and problems. My aim is to offer you a place where you can begin to feel safe, develop trust and share your struggles so that together we may begin to understand them and develop solutions that will help you improve your life.
Making the decision to seek help for one's emotional or relationship difficulties is a courageous decision and one that is not made lightly. Many people who have sought my assistance have shared with me their fear and uncertainty they have felt at first to be sitting with a complete stranger as they begin to share their struggles, pain, and problems. My aim is to offer you a place where you can begin to feel safe, develop trust and share your struggles so that together we may begin to understand them and develop solutions that will help you improve your life.
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Jacqueline Kuehn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dearborn, MI 48124
Being “triggered” can look like irritability, disorganized thinking, distracted, being closed off, moody or sad. Does this sound familiar, but somehow you talk yourself out of getting the help you actually need? It’s hard to prioritize your own health especially when you are so used to putting everyones' needs ahead of yours. By the time you have reached this point, you are in pain and beating yourself up for where you are, stuck in a cycle that leaves you depleted and deeply unhappy or unfulfilled.
Being “triggered” can look like irritability, disorganized thinking, distracted, being closed off, moody or sad. Does this sound familiar, but somehow you talk yourself out of getting the help you actually need? It’s hard to prioritize your own health especially when you are so used to putting everyones' needs ahead of yours. By the time you have reached this point, you are in pain and beating yourself up for where you are, stuck in a cycle that leaves you depleted and deeply unhappy or unfulfilled.
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I am a licensed psychologist as well as 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 as well as 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.
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My uniqueness as a counselor lies in my authenticity, compassion, and genuineness. Working from the inside out by providing an individualized approach to meet the needs and wants of the client. I meet the clients where they are and walk alongside the journey of healing and restoration. I aim to empower and inspire my clients by listening to and understanding their journey to overcome obstacles. Whether you feel low, have nowhere else to turn to, or are experiencing mental distress, my goal is to help bring a little sunshine with a warm smile, a non-judgmental attitude, and a safe space to let go and begin the healing process.
My uniqueness as a counselor lies in my authenticity, compassion, and genuineness. Working from the inside out by providing an individualized approach to meet the needs and wants of the client. I meet the clients where they are and walk alongside the journey of healing and restoration. I aim to empower and inspire my clients by listening to and understanding their journey to overcome obstacles. Whether you feel low, have nowhere else to turn to, or are experiencing mental distress, my goal is to help bring a little sunshine with a warm smile, a non-judgmental attitude, and a safe space to let go and begin the healing process.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.