Relationship Issues Therapists in Pleasant Ridge, MI

I am state-licensed therapist serving Pleasant Ridge and the Metro Detroit area. I offer psychotherapy and counseling services, helping people overcome life's challenges. My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, relationship problems, grief/bereavement, ADHD, OCD and mood disorders. I build a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your needs, and then take you through the process at your own pace. Opening up your soul to a stranger requires a great deal of trust. I provide a comfortable and private setting for you to share your feelings.

If you or someone you love is dealing with a life-changing issue impacting your family, work/education, or physical/emotional health or if you are simply looking for personal growth, my practice might be a good fit for you. Adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss. Adults, children, and adolescents coping with trauma. Parents trying to help their children manage social and behavioral issues at home and at school, and diagnoses such as ADHD. I can offer a warm, collaborative space to process the emotion and address the issue.

Colette Spaulding is a Licensed MSW and has worked for 18 years in the mental health field. She views each client as a whole person, taking a client-centered approach and collaborating with them to match interventions with their particular needs. She has worked with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Her professional experience includes working with culturally diverse populations in urban and rural settings, with a wide variety of mental health issues and challenges.

Therapy is about the relationship. A good therapeutic relationship is where you feel heard and challenged to make changes you feel are healthier. I have an eclectic therapy style where I attempt to provide the best framework for you to learn, explore and grow. I tend to provide short term therapy (less than one year) but others may be need more time. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions or grief, we may be a good fit. Accepting patients 13 years or older. Feel free to contact me to see if we are a good fit! Now offering virtual and in-office sessions. Have weekend availability.

My intention as a Master's level psychologist and intuitive practitioner is to serve as a guide to empower my clients and increase their self-awareness and self-respect in order to have the life they genuinely desire. I believe that if you can make sense of your life story, you can change it. I work from a humanistic and existential framework, recognizing that suffering is inherent in being alive and trusting every person has everything they need to live up to their full potential in the presence of life's challenges.

It's more than worrying. It's more than stress. Anxiety is getting in your way-affecting you at work, at school, or in your relationships. Racing or obsessive thoughts may make it next to impossible to focus or be present in your life. These feelings may cause you to avoid things you love, make you fear your own thoughts, or get in the way of healthy relationships. Your anxiety may cause physical symptoms or a general sense of doom or unease. This can be frustrating or absolutely terrifying. With empathy, honesty, a sense of humor, and respect, I can help you be free of fear!

I strive to help individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, compulsive overeating challenges and spiritual dilemmas. In my work with you, I will help you deal with the day-to-day planning and behavior changes needed to manage negative thinking and old habits while simultaneously delving into and solving the unmet emotional needs which fuel problem behaviors.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and having difficulty coping? Are you feeling anxious about current or past circumstances, depressed or perhaps stuck in old patterns and negativity, wondering how to move on? Do you feel ready to explore what is happening, make a change and take control of your life? If so, I can help support you. We will work together to help you find your way through this time in your life, to find more balance, ease and peace within yourself, your relationships and your life.

My intention as a psychologist is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere to empower clients in order to facilitate change that is congruent with living an authentic life. Through a collaborative approach, clients have an opportunity to reach their full potential. I strive to help my clients uncover meaning in the midst of pain and suffering inherent in the human experience through a humanistic and existential methodology.

My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, affirming space where we can work collaboratively to identify current areas in which you are struggling, decrease your negative symptoms, and improve your overall quality of life. Using your individual strengths, needs, and preferences, we will formulate a personalized plan for your therapy experience. I have worked with many adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and challenges specific to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Maria is dedicated to staying at the forefront of education in the constantly developing field of mental health. Maria started her career started in early childhood education, where her passion for working with children and families directed her to grow expertise in other areas. Then, as a counselor for the incarcerated population working for the Oakland Sheriff's Department, she was an acting subject matter expert for violence, substance abuse, impulse control, depressive and suicidal ideation, and schizoaffective disorders. Maria received a Bachelor's in Psychology from UC Davis and Master's in Counseling from Oakland University.