Somatic Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI

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.

All parts of you are welcome here! I’m a Holistic Social Worker with a contemporary approach. I blend elements of somatic practice, parts work, attachment theory, and Brainspotting to help aid in the transformation of trauma, shame, and other relational challenges. The cornerstone of my work is derived from helping individuals build relationships with all parts of themselves.

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.

Are you moving through life on autopilot? Is there a disconnect between what you know and what you do when it comes to taking care of yourself? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to explore beyond what parts you show the world and get to know your true self. You deserve to live unshackled by pain so you can live joyously and authentically. Life is too short to be anxious, down all the time, or let traumas and hurtful experiences control us. Trauma makes us who we are not and the more you heal, the more you become your authentic self. I believe this is possible for you even if you don't know how to get there yet.

My intention is to create a safe space for you to share your story and explore solutions. I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the critical element of therapeutic success. Here you will find comfort in a non-judgemental, client-centered therapeutic environment. I aim to make your therapy experience positive: a place where you feel heard, empowered, and encouraged with love, compassion and humor. The goal of treatment is to remove energetic, psychological and spiritual blockages to align you with your highest self; mind, body and spirit. I would honor the opportunity to assist you on your healing journey.

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.

I specialize in helping my clients to overcome anxiety, shame and trauma to create a life of resilience, joy and lasting happiness. I draw from a wide range of therapies to make change possible. I use somatic psychotherapy techniques to help you reconnect with your body, develop self regulation and heal trauma; Compassion Focused Therapy for the shame and self criticism that is the root cause of suffering for so many people; ACT, IFS and other mindfulness based therapies to alter patterns of thinking and create new behaviors; and Authentic Relating to develop intimacy, healthy relationships and a supportive base of friendships.

No one knows your life better than you. But when stress, anxiety and fear overwhelm the brain and body, we can become blocked from our own best solutions. When this happens, it can negatively impact our lives and relationships and compromise our ability to cope effectively. Taking the first step toward positive change often means trusting a professional to help guide you toward solutions that resonate with your personal strengths, goals and abilities. I use humor, compassion and comprehensive clinical understanding to bring focus to how our experiences have shaped us - and what we can do to adapt, change, and thrive.

Does life sometimes feel like a puzzle without all the pieces? Do you often feel weighed down by your thoughts and feelings, leaving you searching for answers, and unable to determine a solution? I believe that we all have the potential to grow and evolve from our life experiences. Talking with a professional can truly help guide and support the path to self-awareness and behavioral change, which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. By utilizing various therapeutic techniques, we can approach your transformation together. Please give me a call to discover if we are a good fit on your journey.

Do your emotions ever feel overpowering or too intense? It's as if you're riding an emotional rollercoaster, and even the slightest trigger can propel you into a state of panic or overwhelming rage. Are you grappling with the challenges of regulating these emotions, with feelings such as anxiety, anger, or numbness, frequently taking the reins and controlling your every day life?

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 specialize in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and in solving painful, heartbreaking, devastating cases. Living through traumatic events may result in expectations of danger, betrayal, or potential harm within new or old relationships. Survivors may feel vulnerable and need clarification about what is safe. Therefore, trusting others, even those you previously trusted, may be challenging. It may feel frightening to get close to people for fear of being hurt in an unsafe world. When we conclude, you will see that building trust in old and new relationships is essential to healthy relationships after trauma.

Parenting is tough, therapy can help! Deeper Roots Wellness specializes in perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health and wellness. We offer a relational focused therapy where individuals and families with young children get the care they need as they navigate all the uncertain gray spaces of life. Our holistic approach includes mindfulness, compassion, and paying attention to the connection between mind, body, relationships, and environment. Whether you’re planning for a family, adjusting to pregnancy or juggling the demands of raising young children you deserve the relationship of care that therapy can offer.

I specialize in helping people feel calm and relaxed. I believe in teaching people the skills they need so no matter what life throws at them they can feel calm and in control. I use a variety of techniques and approaches to make therapy work for you to meet your goals.

I specialize in working with children, parents, & women in the perinatal period. I help children as young as two understand and express their emotions more appropriately, feel more regulated, & improve their social-emotional functioning. Children I support struggle with anxiety, trauma, anger and behavior challenges, or are adjusting to a life change. I provide compassionate and sensitive care to all mamas, and particularly mothers who have endured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), birth trauma, or struggle with perinatal anxiety or depression.

Are you feeling "stuck?" Overwhelmed? Unsure of your next moves or how to handle your emotions? Let's find some solutions together! I will help you understand the dynamics of your history, emotions, thoughts, behaviors and relationships, in order to help identify ways to find healing and peace of mind. I provide an eclectic approach to tailor therapy to the needs of my clients, utilizing my full skill set to treat the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.

If you could wake up tomorrow morning to a life that is exactly how you've always dreamt and visualized, what would that day look like? What is important to you - what are your most cherished values? Upon what do your curiosities hinge and linger? What awakens your inner child? Lends meaning to your being? My desire is to embark on the creative process of therapy with you, and serve as a guide as you explore the roads less traveled toward your most authentic patterns of being. We can take steps on this path via authentic 'I-Thou' encountering within a therapeutic relationship and a clean, well-lighted space.

Dr. Raveau is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mala Child & Family Institute. She is an expert in treating ADHD/neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety/OCD/perfectionism, parenting/co-parenting issues, racial minorities, and family level challenges. She helps clients end intergenerational cycles of trauma, form authentic relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural background, and build authentic lives filled with a sense of abundance and inner peace. Dr. Raveau embraces working with individuals and families who identify with a range of ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Like most women, you just want to feel supported. Are you having trouble sleeping because your mind won’t shut off? Are feelings of sadness, depression, irritability or reactivity starting to affect your everyday? Are you anxious, panicky, having intrusive thoughts? Do you feel mentally trapped & emotionally drained? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Some days, you feel like you can’t even BREATHE. It feels like your own silent struggle is constantly eating away at you. Maybe you are trying to conceive/pregnant/postpartum/in the thick of motherhood?Maybe you're entering a new chapter or transition?