Therapists in Dexter, MI

Hello, my name is Brett Johnson and I have worked in mental health since 2006, first providing direct care. I received my a BA degree from Albion College in 2009, and served in the Peace Corps from 2010 to 2012 as a youth development volunteer in Bulgaria. Following my Peace Corps service, I worked as a case manager for adults who receive mental health services from 2012 to 2020. I received my MSW degree from Western Michigan University in 2020 and I have worked as a clinical social worker and therapist at Peaceful Mind Counseling Services since then.

As a therapist, my goal is to blend evidence-based methods with a humanistic and holistic approach, placing a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and the relationship between Client and Therapist. I believe that each individual’s path is unique, and I am here to provide a welcoming space for you to explore your challenges.

I am a psychologist working with everyday people with everyday struggles. My philosophy is guided by my unwavering belief in people's ability to achieve their greatest potential & become their true authentic self. I coach people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, conflicted, coping with change and transitions, making decisions, or struggling with marital or relationship challenges. While many people can manage their problems on their own, the therapeutic process often enables them to reach their goals and decrease symptoms and stress more quickly.

There is a reason you have decided to seek therapy for yourself or a loved one. The world is becoming an increasingly challenging place for those of any age to navigate. Whatever the reason that brings you to treatment, I am prepared to support you in identifying and treating the root cause(s) of problems that you are facing. While you are the expert in your own life, I will use only evidence-based approaches in assisting your exploration in what underlies the challenges you face. Also, for most younger kids and families, I develop individualized treatment manuals, so that parents can be directly involved in the treatment process.

Hello if you are a teen or parent looking to get the mental health services to help empower you or your child. I am passionate about helping Children, Teens and Young Adults feel empowered. I work well with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety and Anger issues. I strive to have a safe space and take the time to get to know all my clients so that they can feel comfortable and open up. I use a wonder Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in my practice named Duckie. Duckie helps teach self compassion and gentleness.

I have over fourteen years of clinical experience initially in a hospital setting so I have a special passion for all things medical, I transitioned into private practice and fell in love with helping clients achieve their best quality of life. In session, I utilize EMDR and find it a huge asset to a client’s healing journey. I also will use a collaborative approach borrowing from several different therapy modalities Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strength-based counseling, solution focused therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) routinely in sessions. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness.

Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward feeling better by reaching out for support. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience. I have successfully helped clients with such issues as stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, & depression. My style of therapy is very upfront, as I have found that being direct with clients (and them being direct as well) has been the most effective way to progress through challenges. At the same time, I work hard to treat everyone with respect and compassion. I also love to laugh, and utilize humor as part of my therapy regularly.

My practice is focused on individuals struggling with loss; trauma (past or present); a family member's addiction or mental illness; major life transitions, including divorce; depression; anxiety and other challenges. I tailor my approach to fit the client's unique concerns, drawing from models including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed "parts" work and mindfulness based practices.

Available openings! Vast & meaningful service as an RN with passion for mental health finds me uniquely qualified as a professional counselor to many, particularly members of the healthcare community. Also, I am well-versed with the unique developmental period of emerging adulthood. I acknowledge & respect the bravery in pursuing the counseling process, & my clients may expect me to offer an authentic & nonjudgmental presence while not shying away from challenging them in the name of exploration and growth. I believe that my clients know themselves best & that an environment in which they feel free & safe to share is essential.

Sometimes individuals and families suffer challenging circumstances throughout life, but we all have the ability to change our direction. I have worked with people who struggle with addiction of all types, mental health disorders, unwanted life changes, trauma, and relationship breakdowns. My work has given me a unique perspective on understanding how substance use, and mental health impacts the individual and the family. My goal as your therapist is to create an open, compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment so that you feel safe sharing your struggles, needs and hopes with me.

I enjoy helping individuals and families improve their lives by sorting through their significant life events and utilizing a variety of techniques (learned over 17 years of counseling and from my own various life experiences).

Madison Rowland is a Limited License Psychologist working under the supervision of Dr. Martin Fletcher at Renew Hope Counseling. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Communication at Central Michigan University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the Michigan School of Psychology.

My ideal client is a woman who is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious/depressed. She is really good at taking care of her loved ones but sometimes struggles with how to really take care of herself. She knows that she deserves to feel joy and peace but isn’t sure how to achieve it. My therapeutic approach is action based, present/future focused, typically short term (3-6 months), and goal centered. I’ve been practicing as a therapist for about 15 years and specialize in working with women who are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and stressed. My clients tend to be high achieving, dependable women who others often rely on.

Are you ready to dive in but totally scared? I get it, so let's do it together. I wont judge you on your past and certainly don't care if you show up to session in sweats and a messy bun. I will allow your voice to be heard in a safe environment where you can you to let go of anxiety and build your confidence to live the life you truly want. It will be a healing journey full of growth and overall improved well being. We can focus on practical solutions or go deeper and help you discover an inner peace by letting go of what is no longer serving you. Whatever it is, we will do it together.

As you will note on www.julienagel.net, I work with performance anxiety but also with career decisions, life transitions, depression, general anxiety, and relationship issues. We live in complex times with many unknowns. Many people are finding it difficult to feel secure, self-confident, and productive in their jobs and in meaninful relationships. Anxiety and multiple stressors can interfere with your personal life and professional goals. I empathetically assess your specific concerns and discuss effective treatment options. With a background in music and psychology I appreciate the strengths you bring to understanding yourself better and your courage to reach out and make a phone call for assistance. I look forward to helping you discover your life lessons and to use them to unblock obstacles and enhance self-esteem .

You are not alone. You are not broken or defective. Help is available, and the first step is admitting to yourself that you need it. My ideal client is someone who is 25+, self-identifies with one or more marginalized groups, and wants to change their life/world by starting with themself. Common concerns I work with are: LGBTQIA+, low self-esteem/self-worth, post-traumatic stress, institutional/systemic abuse/barriers, loneliness, depression, anger, dysfunctional family of origin, adjustment difficulties, childhood abuse/neglect, identity development/exploration, anxiety, hypervigilance, and difficulties connecting with others.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or other painful feelings? Do you experience difficulties with intense emotions sometimes? Most people do. When that happens, it can feel like your emotions are unmanageable- as if you are caught up in flood waters and you have no control over your environment, swept along wherever your emotions take you. Maybe a trauma in your past or a personality disorder can make these emotions even more challenging. Fortunately, therapy can help resolve these emotional strangleholds, and you can acquire peace of mind and mental wellbeing.

I see the many dimensions of life, including self identity, connections to others, history, humor, and so on, as central to the process of real healing. Bringing the invaluable benefit of a lifelong career as a psychotherapist to the healing experience, my contribution to the process of therapy simply cannot be summarized in a few words. I offer an approach that evolves to best meet the needs of each individual or couple.

I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Each individual brings new and different elements to culturally reoccuring problems. Our work together usually enriches us both. As a CBT therapist, I believe the value of changing thoughts, beliefs and attitudes. These strategies are especially effective for anxiety, depression, addictions, anger and interpersonal interactions. I am also an advocate for personal choice and self care. So while changing thoughts and attitudes is helpful, the client decides which thoughts and attitudes they want to change. Finally, I supplement CBT with practical strategies for relationships, healthy lifestyles, relaxation, problem solving and general coping.