Adults Therapists in Oakland, MI

Whether you've experienced trauma, are facing relationship challenges, navigating parenthood, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief, I'm here to lend a listening ear and help you find your way forward.

People come to me because they feel trapped, depressed, anxious or angry, or stuck in a rut. There is a huge gap between expectations and reality together with a breakdown in their mind, body, emotions, and spirit. They feel unregulated, unbalanced, unable to sleep, exhausted, in pain, in fight or flight mode most of the time and sometimes, have suicidal tendencies. They are crying or screaming in one way or the other. They want relief, things to go back to where they were, change, peace of mind and time to heal. Most importantly, they want love and compassion.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! For 20+ years I have had professional experiences of working with children and adults in education, mental health and bioenergetics. As a counselor, I provide a safe, nurturing, confidential and nonjudgemental environment to help you identify what is holding you back and give you the tools to live a rewarding and fullfilling life. I believe in the consideration of the "whole self" (mind, body and spirit) and take a holistic path in helping you heal, grow and achieve.

Ever feel like you are just floating through life and you have become someone you no longer recognize with a backdrop thought of "I have no clue what I am doing? Experiencing an autopilot life, ignoring your relationship with yourself & feeling complacent with your mental health and relationships can feel incredibly overwhelming. Being able to become active in your own life, strengthening relationships, working towards your goals, challenging that bully in your mind, and finding a purposeful existence is achievable. To start this path, it is important to recognize unhealthy patterns and systems and that is where counseling fits in.

For years, I struggled to deal with childhood abuse and neglect, my mother's early death, my younger brother's suicide and my older brother's incarceration. I defined myself by those experiences. And then I realized that my inability to heal from my past was hindering my present and sabotaging my future. It wasn't until I did the work to heal and strengthen myself mentally and physically that I was able to not only heal from the pain of the past but also take action to live fully in my present positioning myself for the future that I want. Now I want to help you.

Here is where your inner child will meet its Match! As a Traveling Therapist, I can meet you and your inner child in your natural setting. My goal is to identify challenges and triggers that will help me identify and connect with your inner child. This will guide me to identify the barriers affecting your ability to communicate, relate and create healthy relationships. My Therapy approaches are perfect for Friends, Family, Parenting, Marriage and Pre Marital Couples.

You feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and are questioning your self-worth. Past events holding you back. Maybe they keep resurfacing and bring up difficult emotions, or perhaps they have created resentment and disconnection within your relationships. You are hanging on by a thread and worry that if you talk about it or let yourself feel it, that thread will break. But here’s the truth: you’re ready to change. You’re ready to reclaim your strength, rebuild your self-esteem, and embrace the resilience you possess. It's time to step into the next chapter of your life as the best version of yourself, for you and your loved ones.

Today you are one step closer to a new you, in which you feel empowered to begin a positive path towards growth, and the establishment of meaning in your life. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Are you constantly telling yourself, “Be strong!" and try to ignore your racing thoughts? You seem to start each day more mentally exhausted than the day before, wishing and hoping for something to change. Maybe you lost a loved one or your child, were told you have a chronic illness/disease, realized that your relationship is in shambles, are haunted by childhood experiences, or the pressures of your life/ job have begun to take their toll. You have thought of therapy but rationalize with yourself that “it isn’t so bad” and that you can keep trying to “fix yourself” only to find yourself circling in a self-blaming pattern.

Are you looking for support or a safe place to recover emotionally from life's storms? Do you desire to restore and strengthen relationships? Perhaps it is time to explore new possibilities for your life. Whatever issue you are facing, please know your well-being is of utmost importance. Aiding you in the process of reaching your goals is the prime objective in counseling. Let's work together, creating strategies for improving emotions, behaviors, or relationships. Please call today so we can discuss which options may be best for you. I look forward to talking with you soon. 248-805-1108