Strength-Based Therapists in Grosse Pointe, MI

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Sinita Hankins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236  (Online Only)
I utilize cognitive behavior therapy, strength-based approaches, trauma-informed techniques, & Christian faith-based approaches.
Everyone at some point will face multiple difficulties and hardships during their life; however there are those who are predisposed to barriers due to their race, gender, and/or economic class. As a result, they experience overwhelming levels of stress and trauma.
I utilize cognitive behavior therapy, strength-based approaches, trauma-informed techniques, & Christian faith-based approaches.
Everyone at some point will face multiple difficulties and hardships during their life; however there are those who are predisposed to barriers due to their race, gender, and/or economic class. As a result, they experience overwhelming levels of stress and trauma.
(313) 936-6660 View (313) 936-6660
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James D Loffredo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230  (Online Only)
Mental Illness and Addiction rob us of our hopes and dreams. It touches all areas of our life, harming ourselves, our parents, partners, and children. At times life feels hopeless. Even the idea of change seems unattainable. To treat mental illness and addiction or substance use disorders you address a host of emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, life issues, and existential struggles. I have spent the last 17 years of my career helping individuals, couples, and families heal from mental illness and substance use disorders and making this moment a leaping off event to their next journey.
Mental Illness and Addiction rob us of our hopes and dreams. It touches all areas of our life, harming ourselves, our parents, partners, and children. At times life feels hopeless. Even the idea of change seems unattainable. To treat mental illness and addiction or substance use disorders you address a host of emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, life issues, and existential struggles. I have spent the last 17 years of my career helping individuals, couples, and families heal from mental illness and substance use disorders and making this moment a leaping off event to their next journey.
(586) 204-4896 View (586) 204-4896
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Althea Denard (Hope Integrated Solutions)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230  (Online Only)
You are here and making the first step to seek change. It is not always easy to seek assistance regarding our most intimate concerns. I commend your inner strength and courage to do so. While theory is important I also believe providing vital practical strategies and interventions that can be taken away from the therapeutic setting to assist with navigating life challenges is essential. We will work to create an individual treatment plan to assist in reaching your identified goals. I am here to walk with you on your new journey.
You are here and making the first step to seek change. It is not always easy to seek assistance regarding our most intimate concerns. I commend your inner strength and courage to do so. While theory is important I also believe providing vital practical strategies and interventions that can be taken away from the therapeutic setting to assist with navigating life challenges is essential. We will work to create an individual treatment plan to assist in reaching your identified goals. I am here to walk with you on your new journey.
(313) 546-8383 View (313) 546-8383
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Finding Your Balance Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Struggling to find the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Feeling overwhelmed, worried, angry or irritable most of the time? Avoiding work, school, people or events? Wondering if anyone really likes or understands you? Stuck in patterns you can't seem to shake? We all have these feelings sometimes. But, if they are getting in the way of your daily life, I can help.
Struggling to find the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Feeling overwhelmed, worried, angry or irritable most of the time? Avoiding work, school, people or events? Wondering if anyone really likes or understands you? Stuck in patterns you can't seem to shake? We all have these feelings sometimes. But, if they are getting in the way of your daily life, I can help.
(313) 312-4749 View (313) 312-4749
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Alisa Nelson
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves" - Henry David Thoreau. When you are feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and exhausted, it is so important to connect with someone compassionate who really empathizes and genuinely cares. The goal of therapy is to provide a safe space and a non-judgmental ear to explore sources of conflict and develop solutions together.
"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves" - Henry David Thoreau. When you are feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and exhausted, it is so important to connect with someone compassionate who really empathizes and genuinely cares. The goal of therapy is to provide a safe space and a non-judgmental ear to explore sources of conflict and develop solutions together.
(586) 501-8417 View (586) 501-8417
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Lynn Walsh
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Life can be better! Where do you see yourself & your relationships? Would you like to build assertiveness, comfortably express your wants & needs? Recover from anxiety, depression, people pleasing or self-defeating behaviors? Reconnect with your partner, improve communication, increase intimacy? We will focus on challenges that are specific to you & your life for both immediate & long term growth and relief. In our sessions you’ll receive unconditional support & develop insight, learn effective coping skills, decrease anxiety and depression, develop boundaries, increase assertiveness in healthy ways that yield strong results.
Life can be better! Where do you see yourself & your relationships? Would you like to build assertiveness, comfortably express your wants & needs? Recover from anxiety, depression, people pleasing or self-defeating behaviors? Reconnect with your partner, improve communication, increase intimacy? We will focus on challenges that are specific to you & your life for both immediate & long term growth and relief. In our sessions you’ll receive unconditional support & develop insight, learn effective coping skills, decrease anxiety and depression, develop boundaries, increase assertiveness in healthy ways that yield strong results.
(947) 282-9390 View (947) 282-9390
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Emily Robson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
I have dedicated my practice to working with young children, adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on supporting clients to address their challenges, by exploring thoughts and behaviors, to ease emotional and social concerns.
I have dedicated my practice to working with young children, adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on supporting clients to address their challenges, by exploring thoughts and behaviors, to ease emotional and social concerns.
(313) 351-9232 View (313) 351-9232
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Mary Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, PC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236  (Online Only)
I believe the ability to be genuine and create connections with other people are the most important factors in maintaining peace and happiness. I encourage my clients to strive toward this by helping them explore who they are and find the tools they need to evolve into who they want to become. My style is candid and compassionate. I challenge my clients, but I realize that each person comes in with different needs, interests, and talents. I approach the treatment of each client with an eclectic perspective based on their personal qualities and situations.
I believe the ability to be genuine and create connections with other people are the most important factors in maintaining peace and happiness. I encourage my clients to strive toward this by helping them explore who they are and find the tools they need to evolve into who they want to become. My style is candid and compassionate. I challenge my clients, but I realize that each person comes in with different needs, interests, and talents. I approach the treatment of each client with an eclectic perspective based on their personal qualities and situations.
(586) 648-0654 View (586) 648-0654
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Narmane Daou Hamka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe place to feel relaxed and able to speak freely and honestly. I'm there to motivate, engage and guide them. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, problem solving and motivational techniques. I aim to provide an empathically supportive atmosphere, where clients can feel at ease, take a deep breath and begin to look at their life's problems from a fresh, new perspective.
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe place to feel relaxed and able to speak freely and honestly. I'm there to motivate, engage and guide them. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, problem solving and motivational techniques. I aim to provide an empathically supportive atmosphere, where clients can feel at ease, take a deep breath and begin to look at their life's problems from a fresh, new perspective.
(313) 251-4667 View (313) 251-4667
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Laura Anne Bloom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
My private practice includes work with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of treatment needs. I strive to provide my clients safe and validating relationships to assist them in gaining insight, building on strengths, and developing coping skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and life circumstances.
My private practice includes work with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of treatment needs. I strive to provide my clients safe and validating relationships to assist them in gaining insight, building on strengths, and developing coping skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and life circumstances.
(313) 558-8192 View (313) 558-8192
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Thad Galvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
**Update: In-office appointments are now available** We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are" ~Anaïs Nin... Anybody can get stuck. We all have blind spots and darkness, but we don't have to live there. The first step is asking for help. I believe that we're wired for love and belonging, for connection, but that as a culture we've never been more disconnected: from ourselves, from our lives, and from each other. And in disconnection we shut down. Asking for help isn't weakness, it's an acknowledgement that we just need some relief.
**Update: In-office appointments are now available** We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are" ~Anaïs Nin... Anybody can get stuck. We all have blind spots and darkness, but we don't have to live there. The first step is asking for help. I believe that we're wired for love and belonging, for connection, but that as a culture we've never been more disconnected: from ourselves, from our lives, and from each other. And in disconnection we shut down. Asking for help isn't weakness, it's an acknowledgement that we just need some relief.
(586) 806-7625 View (586) 806-7625
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Lianee Tait, LMSW
LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
If you are visiting this page, then perhaps you are overwhelmed or have been thrown off course by one of life's painful or difficult events. Maybe you are stuck in a pattern of coping that fails to promote meaningful change and as a result your personal relationships have been compromised. Psychotherapy provides a safe environment, where you can share your feelings free of judgment or shame. Together we will retrace your steps and unravel ineffective behavior patterns that stand in the way of your personal growth. Through this process you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which provides the basis for implementing change.
If you are visiting this page, then perhaps you are overwhelmed or have been thrown off course by one of life's painful or difficult events. Maybe you are stuck in a pattern of coping that fails to promote meaningful change and as a result your personal relationships have been compromised. Psychotherapy provides a safe environment, where you can share your feelings free of judgment or shame. Together we will retrace your steps and unravel ineffective behavior patterns that stand in the way of your personal growth. Through this process you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which provides the basis for implementing change.
(313) 329-6191 View (313) 329-6191
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H3-Hope, Healing & Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA, GC-C, GRS, EMDR
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
(586) 789-9879 View (586) 789-9879
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Erz Psychotherapy Services, P.C.
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230  (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Kathleen Erz. I am the owner of Erz Psychotherapy Services. I believe direct, honest, and caring communication is essential to effective therapy. I tend to have a straight-forward approach with people. Often old patterns of behavior or thinking get in the way of experiencing our potential. It is my job to help my clients get over their hurdles and through blocks in order to help them experience happiness.
Hi. My name is Kathleen Erz. I am the owner of Erz Psychotherapy Services. I believe direct, honest, and caring communication is essential to effective therapy. I tend to have a straight-forward approach with people. Often old patterns of behavior or thinking get in the way of experiencing our potential. It is my job to help my clients get over their hurdles and through blocks in order to help them experience happiness.
(586) 209-2657 View (586) 209-2657
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Lexie Garfield-Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48215
Is your mind constantly screaming that your body is too big, too small, too curvy? Do your days revolve around meal planning & exercising to ensure the scale changes? If you find yourself consistently thinking about food, the calories you need to burn off after a "cheat meal," or you're hyper-focused on the bodies that spawn social media, my associates and I are here for you. We are here to teach you to love and accept the body you were given; to nourish that body without obsessing over the details; & to help you discover where the root of your disappointment comes from.
Is your mind constantly screaming that your body is too big, too small, too curvy? Do your days revolve around meal planning & exercising to ensure the scale changes? If you find yourself consistently thinking about food, the calories you need to burn off after a "cheat meal," or you're hyper-focused on the bodies that spawn social media, my associates and I are here for you. We are here to teach you to love and accept the body you were given; to nourish that body without obsessing over the details; & to help you discover where the root of your disappointment comes from.
(248) 565-3197 View (248) 565-3197
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Elizabeth Winterholler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and women's issues. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have extensive experience working with parents and children to address family conflict, and a variety of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. I have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, social skills deficits, and academic challenges.
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and women's issues. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have extensive experience working with parents and children to address family conflict, and a variety of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. I have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, social skills deficits, and academic challenges.
(586) 204-1532 View (586) 204-1532
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Dr. Kelly Tatarelli-Mullins
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LMSW , PsyD, LLP
Not Verified Not Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48215  (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm Dr. Kelly. I am a welcoming, approachable, and compassionate psychologist whose focus is to help individuals find their way to their healthiest version of self, no matter what the obstacles. I use a comprehensive/integrative therapeutic coaching approach to help individuals overcome barriers, change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful emotions, find effective coping strategies, and improve relationships, most importantly with self.
Welcome, I'm Dr. Kelly. I am a welcoming, approachable, and compassionate psychologist whose focus is to help individuals find their way to their healthiest version of self, no matter what the obstacles. I use a comprehensive/integrative therapeutic coaching approach to help individuals overcome barriers, change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful emotions, find effective coping strategies, and improve relationships, most importantly with self.
(810) 216-5156 View (810) 216-5156
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Alicia Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48215  (Online Only)
Are you a millenial woman wondering where the heck your spark has gone? You think back to when you were carefree, laughing, and enjoying experiences. Now, you are juggling work and home and by the end of the day you have no time for yourself. You notice the spark of joy is gone and replaced with responsibilies, overthinking, and dread. It doesn't have to stay like this. You can have a life where you stay on top of things AND enjoy life more fully. You can get back to laughing and feeling calm. You'd love to figure out who you are at this stage of life. Let's get you there.
Are you a millenial woman wondering where the heck your spark has gone? You think back to when you were carefree, laughing, and enjoying experiences. Now, you are juggling work and home and by the end of the day you have no time for yourself. You notice the spark of joy is gone and replaced with responsibilies, overthinking, and dread. It doesn't have to stay like this. You can have a life where you stay on top of things AND enjoy life more fully. You can get back to laughing and feeling calm. You'd love to figure out who you are at this stage of life. Let's get you there.
(605) 453-6834 View (605) 453-6834
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Starboard Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Starboard Counseling is a full service, private therapy practice based in Port Huron, in Michigan’s St. Clair County Thumb Area. At Starboard Counseling, I provide individual, couples, and family counseling services to adults of all ages, and to adolescents aged 14 and older. My approach to working with individuals, couples, and families is centered on meeting clients where they are, helping to create understanding around barriers to growth and success, encouraging progress by challenging misleading perspectives, and recognizing capacities that lead to increased self-esteem.
Starboard Counseling is a full service, private therapy practice based in Port Huron, in Michigan’s St. Clair County Thumb Area. At Starboard Counseling, I provide individual, couples, and family counseling services to adults of all ages, and to adolescents aged 14 and older. My approach to working with individuals, couples, and families is centered on meeting clients where they are, helping to create understanding around barriers to growth and success, encouraging progress by challenging misleading perspectives, and recognizing capacities that lead to increased self-esteem.
(810) 277-9575 View (810) 277-9575
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Erin Castile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, RYT
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
Hi, my name is Erin! What we believe is what we experience. Imagine if we could learn how to rewire our own internal belief system into something that molds exactly what we want our lives to look like. Imagine if we had the power to change our limiting belief patterns and the way we block ourselves, then transform our beliefs into something that attracts and creates the life we want to have. We can do this and I want to teach you how! I am an enthusiast of life despite the fact that life is far from easy. As humans with a thinking mind we go through many different waves and phases of life and not all of those are pretty.
Hi, my name is Erin! What we believe is what we experience. Imagine if we could learn how to rewire our own internal belief system into something that molds exactly what we want our lives to look like. Imagine if we had the power to change our limiting belief patterns and the way we block ourselves, then transform our beliefs into something that attracts and creates the life we want to have. We can do this and I want to teach you how! I am an enthusiast of life despite the fact that life is far from easy. As humans with a thinking mind we go through many different waves and phases of life and not all of those are pretty.
(810) 209-4915 View (810) 209-4915
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Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.