Chronic Illness Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, palliative care (curable/chronic illness/pain/life-threatening), or are just in need of some self care, I am here to work with you towards creating balance in your life.

Life can be overwhelming and unpredictable. I strive to provide an empathetic, compassionate and safe environment to encourage healing. I believe that every client is unique; therefore, everyone's journey is different. My approach is to meet you where you are at and provide you with tools that can be beneficial to your life. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions of life, weight management and chronic illness.

I am a Cancer Counseling Specialist and have been providing cancer support and psycho-oncology consulting for 15+ years. The emotional and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis is immense and the affects can linger for months or even years. I work with patients and their families through treatment, recovery and survivorship to reduce the distress that is inherent to the disease. Working to reduce the negative emotional impact of the disease on all areas of the patient's life has been associated with increased positive outcomes and reduced psychological recovery period. You owe it to yourself to call.

My goal as a mental health professional is to support you as you face challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss and chronic disease. Through a client-centered partnership, my hope is to help you thrive in all aspects of your well-being.

I usually find myself working with people who know there's something not quite right but aren't sure where to start. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression, and don't know why? Are relationships difficult, or do you feel like you haven't found your people? Has life suddenly just switched to "hard mode"? I especially enjoy working with people who are trying balance work and managing chronic illnesses, fellow social services employees, and LGBTQ+ clients. I love working with neurodivergence!

Are you in crisis? Feeling stuck? Maybe some event has sent you tumbling. No matter why you’re seeking help now, I’m sure you just want to feel better -- less confused, sad, anxious, guilty or scared. I can help, and even more, I want to support you in making changes that will lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Drawing on my extensive “real world” experience in healthcare administration, training & coaching, I bring a grounded and realistic approach to traditional counseling tools that will help you cultivate the connections, growth and resiliency to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

As a counselor, I am a strong believer in the power of finding healing through creative expression, both internally and externally. I work from an integrative mind/body perspective to journey with you in order to better understand what can best support you in your healing. Depending on what fits best for you, I am a Registered Art Therapist and have extensive training in complex trauma. I am also a level 1 graduate in Somatic Experiencing and am trained in EMDR and DBT. I also integrate approaches from Internal Family Systems and other modalities that support the untangling of generational, systemic and environmental trauma.

Senior Counseling Services, LLC's licensed team of Clinical Social Workers provides mental health counseling via telehealth across Southeast Michigan. Since 2001, we've helped more than 6000 in-home clients experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation and grief and loss. We also specialize in caregiver and family stress, adjusting to illness and major life changes. Our professional clinicians work with you via telehealth from the comfort and privacy of your home, apartment or senior living community. Our services are covered by Medicare, BCBSM, Automotive, many supplemental insurances and private pay.

"There are just some times in life when it can often help to talk." I have twenty-five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and older adolescents. Talking and working in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity to identify issues, thoughts and behaviors that may cause distress for someone in their life and relationships. I believe that a deepened and thoughtful understanding of the self offers the possibility of new choices and healthy choices that can enhance personal peace and contentment.

Are you in a constant state of worry or emotional distress? Do you suffer from debilitating panic attacks or avoid social situations? Overcome with negative, anxious or intrusive thoughts? Anxiety and stress can develop from a combination of biological factors, personality, and life experiences. Anxiety can be debilitating and rob you from everyday pleasures of life. Let me help you find more peace and balance by changing your relationship with anxiety and stress; letting you enjoy your life more fully.

My name is Sarah Veliz and I practice in the metro-Detroit area. My practice is 100% telehealth and I can see a client located anywhere in Michigan. I accept private pay, BCBS and Medicare. I have been practicing for 10+ years and have a strengths-based solution focused approach. I believe therapy can be beneficial for anyone and that everyone has the ability to meet their own goals. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere.

Listening to what you say, and to what you don't say is very important to me. I am often told that talking to me was the very first time that a client had their feelings accepted. Helping others honor the unique perspective with which they see the world is the best way to enable a person to trust their feelings, to value their experiences, and to lead a richer life. I do believe that leopards can change their spots! I consult with psychotherapy and life-coaching clients in my office and also by phone across the country.

We empower our clients through Individual and Family therapy, as well as a male mentoring component that focuses on African American males. We specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, substance abuse, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, COVID-19, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. However, we are not limited to these conditions. Please call us today to make the first step. Remember we will all Repeat what we don't Repair!!!

Are you dealing with a life challenge that is causing anxiety, depression/sadness, stress, issues in work-life balance or relationships? Are you having difficulty adjusting to your current circumstance? Do you struggle with caregiver burn-out, grief, past trauma, lack of purpose/direction? If so, be assured that on the journey of life, we all face challenging situations at some point or another. Thus having a designated support person +confidant to walk alongside you during difficult times providing guidance & encouragement can not only be reassuring & comforting, but also help you find or restore the hope needed to move forward.

I have discovered in my 30+ years as a therapist that when we get stuck in a certain way of feeling, thinking, or behaving which interferes with our happiness, it is usually rooted in a past historyor perhaps a singular past experience, which traps us in a "programmed" way of being. I work with people to liberate them from these patterns which are often ways that the brain processes these experiences and when they can be reprocessed a person can have a much more functional and happy life. Anxiety, depression and relationship dysfunction can often be healed using these principals.

I believe that every person has the capacity to make changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to foster an environment where my clients decide to make changes for themselves, while working from a humanistic foundation. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. The relationships I build with my clients are genuine, nonjudgmental, and key to the process of change. Your journey is unique, so my focus is planning therapy around your individual goals and helping you to find emotional and spiritual wholeness.

I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience and Certified in Family and Couples therapy. My work experience includes outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, hospital social work, with expertise in maternal and child healthcare, general medicine and psychiatry.

Have you lost hope? Are you ready to thrive? Are you ready to begin your healing journey? Do you feel stuck and out of control? Is it time to forgive? Ready to explore? Maybe you're wanting to check in with yourself and evaluate any opportunities for reflection, growth, self compassion and change? These are common areas that we explore with clients. Allow our team at Hope and Thrive Counseling to walk with you and offer a judgement free, compassionate and safe space to connect, dig deeper and become the best version of yourself. Life can be hard and you need someone to be in that hard space with you at times.

It is so easy to neglect our own emotional health and healing. We take care of everything and everyone else before we think to care for ourselves. If, like so many of us, you are forgetting to care for yourself or you are struggling to sustain your resilience, it is time to turn your attention to your own well-being. These past few years have added to life's difficulties and have increased feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. I am here to help and I do so much more than the traditional talk therapy.