Trauma Focused Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI

Have you been feeling clouded by self-doubt? Do things feel heavier than usual? Do you have a desire to explore yourself and your life on a deeper level? Questions about your past choices bombard you throughout the mornings. Your nights are highlighted with worries about the future. Managing each day is a task that continues to be unfulfilling without the right support. After years of taking care of others, you are now in need of someone neutral who will allow you to express yourself openly and genuinely. I am passionate and dedicated to helping you experience relief and growth in ways that are personally meaningful for you.

We are dedicated to supporting children, couples, and families. We are built on the principle that every family, no matter their background or presenting issues, deserves a compassionate, caring, and resourceful village to help them repair, grow, and thrive. We work hard to make sure that families have access to high quality, evidence-based, holistic mental health care. And the best part is that we tailor every service to each client's unique needs so they can experience the best possible. We use a team approach and work closely with parents and extended family, schools, and other medical professionals to provide clients the best ca

I have experience working with a range of client concerns such as Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Stress and Anger Management, Depression, Panic Attacks, Chronic Pain, Couple and Relationship Counseling as well as Career Counseling. I encourage clients to unpack and release emotional, mental, and physical discomfort and trauma with a range of clinical as well as holistic interventions. Together in the therapeutic alliance, my clients are supported to break through old patterns of thinking and reacting that impact their mental health and impede their personal and professional growth.

The faces that we wear bear the stories that we live. A friend once said, "I am going to therapy to make peace with my face". In building this profile to invite you to my practice, I noticed how constantly facial expression changes. We change second-by-second. We mask our feelings. We hurt. Sometimes what is visible to others is different than all that we hope to hold within. Other times, a fleeting expression can tell a whole story without us ever making a sound. In the search for authenticity, both concealing and revealing become part of our lived experience. Are you searching for your authentic self? Feeling fractured? Need help?

Empathy is the foundation of our work together. As a psychotherapist, I listen attentively to understand your emotions and your life challenges. Our therapeutic work will help you feel more fully alive by processing and understanding your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Your past often creates pain and suffering leaving scars that affect your present emotions and relationships. My goal is to help you recognize these challenges that make you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I will help you rework your thoughts and feelings to free you from the burden of the past and inspire you for the future.

Welcome! I'm Alexa - as a therapist, I like to approach my work with clients through a holistic lens. Every individual has a unique and complex history that informs how they walk through through the world, and I honor that in my work through empowering my clients to discover their authentic selves. I firmly believe a path to recovery is possible for everyone, and I welcome the opportunity to provide knowledge, insight, and hope for all those seeking support.

I believe the best and most important work we can do in life, is the work we do everyday at making ourselves better. Therapy can be a great place to learn how to break habits, work through difficult situations that life presents, receive support, and grow into a new version of yourself. I have 10 years of experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and women of all ages.

I'm currently providing in person and telehealth therapy for people struggling with mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief & loss. Treatment methods used include DBT, CBT, trauma informed care and addiction treatment.

I work best with individuals, couples, and families ready to take the leap towards personal growth. I have the skills to assist with a wide range of areas and can handle the most challenging issues. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, ensuring that our work together is practical and focused on healing. I provide treatment in a direct and non-judgmental manner, making the most of your time for lasting, meaningful changes. I'm also trained in EMDR, a highly effective method for treating trauma and PTSD. EMDR often requires fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy to achieve therapeutic goals.

As an OCD Specialist; I believe every person can live a successful, healthy and joyful life. I empower individuals and their families to overcome personal obstacles which leads to fulfilling relationships and peace. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and School Counseling from Central Michigan University. I enjoy working with adolescents 12+, teens and adults. I have worked with hundreds of clients over the years and everyone has their own story to tell and personal road to recovery.

Are you feeling as if preexisting relationship or mental issues have recently intensified? Have the recent changes put more strain on your relationship with your spouse, partner, or child? Could you use additional emotional support to help you get through these difficulties? Do you need assistance finding ways to cope with the uncertainty being experienced in society? Do you need a safe environment where you can freely speak your mind and not receive judgment? If yes is the answer to any of these questions, there is help available!

I'm a trained EMDR therapist, which means I specialize in any type of trauma, anxiety, stress, or depression. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the field with anyone age 13+ for the last 7 years. I have worked with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, communication, relationship issues, and sexual identity issues. I'm hear to listen and support you as best I can. But don't take my word for it! View my website to read reviews from past clients.

I want to commend you for starting your therapist search...I know how overwhelming this process can be! It takes persistence to find someone who just "gets you" and doesn't require you to over explain yourself. My 25+ years of experience has provided me with incredible opportunities to support people through a variety of challenges both personally and professionally. I specialize in helping people get back to leading fulfilling lives despite struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, narcissistic abuse, and chronic pain issues.

My current availability: biweekly appointments on Monday and Thursday evenings. If you're ready to create change in your life, whether you don't know where to start or are already aware of what you want to work on, I am here for you! I can provide support with identity issues, emotional regulation, managing behaviors, maintaining interpersonal relationships, negative thought patterns, processing trauma, learning new coping skills, and more.

Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. As a therapist, I adopt a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy (with a little bit of humor mixed in). It is this perspective that makes me a great fit for clients who are looking for a space to be their most authentic and vulnerable selves. I strive to create a safe supportive relationship and deeply value feedback and dialogue, fostering a space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. This may be experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and racial/ethnic/gender exploration or concerns.

When life becomes overwhelming, therapy can be an opportunity to identify barriers to happiness, to manage the difficulties you're experiencing, and to feel better. Therapy offers an amazing opportunity to discover more about who you are and what it is we want. This work offers us a chance to grow and evolve, and to view the world more realistically with less distortion, denial and delusion, and to live in the freedom that comes to us seeing things the way that they really are. Therapy can help us find compassion for ourselves, to have patience with the unresolved, and find the courage to live more fully in the moment.

In my practice I provide psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and couples in a warm, patient, non-judgmental environment. My office is an inviting, safe space for healing. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, anger, life balance, and life stressors. I assist in empowering people with areas such as work, school, and change in living dynamics, disabilities, chronic illness, self-care, relationship breakups and divorce. I have extensive experience with diversity, spirituality, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone, often effecting our moods, emotions, and behavior. I want you know that, you are not alone! I am here to help you live your best life. Whatever problems, disappointments, or life issues you are experiencing, there are workable solutions to them all. As your therapist, my goal is to help you return to your normal level of daily functioning and assist you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self.

My heart has always been to help heal the wounds of broken families. Family is the most important structure in our society . Life’s challenges cause individuals to face issues that they may not be ready to deal with alone. I believe in providing tools and methods to every person who needs assistance navigating through PTSD, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, childhood tramua, divorce, couples therapy etc.