Somatic Therapists in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Starting therapy is an amazing step to working towards understanding yourself on a deeper level, unlocking new perspectives, and building the resilience needed to navigate life’s twists and turns with confidence and clarity. I am here to be your co-pilot on this journey, providing warmth and understanding in each session. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating the complexities of their experiences.

Are you still struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.

Wellness = the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. My ideal client is one that energizes my passion for integrative health. Many of those I have worked with have complex issues that are open to exploring the many layers of treatment that include assessing the mind, body and soul. I firmly believe that you can not get to your best personal level of healthy living without practicing an intersection of practices. Using a body-based and holistic approach, I see myself as a companion on the journey with individuals to building stronger self-awareness, personal growth and wellness.

You've worked hard to be where you are but there's a part of you that thought it would feel different. Or maybe a part that feels like you're capable of more. As women we often have parts of us that are trying to protect us. They people-please, they over-think, strive for perfection and keep us from creating a life that feels good to us. Whether you're struggling with finding a meaningful career, navigating the chaos of modern dating, balancing the demands of motherhood, or having an existential crisis you hold the answers within, you just haven't learned how to hear them.

I create and hold a healing and restorative space for my clients. I do this through unconditional positive regard – a supportive and accepting attitude of the feelings and experiences shared by my clients. I work with individuals who are in need of guidance through life's challenges.

My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.

Sometimes we all need a little bit of assistance during our journey of personal discovery. It would be my honor to have the opportunity to view the world from your lens while together we work through life’s complexities. My passion lies in creating an empathetic and judgment free space in order to provide a comfortable and safe environment where you can share your personal experiences. We are the masters of our own lives. By utilizing humanistic and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, I aim to encourage personal growth and self discovery.

If you could runaway you would. (╥....╥)Things are overwhelming. Almost nothing is going right. You don't know which direction to choose and you feel stuck. If only you knew how to escape the same unhealthy patterns that you're trapped in...If only you knew what to say...If only you knew when to say it...If only you knew what to do and when to do it...If only you knew how to peel yourself off of life's boot you might be able to really accomplish the dreams you once had. Those hopes and childhood dreams are not as far as you once thought. Let me show you

JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma, emotional regulation and relationship/ family issues. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, relationship coaching, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.

Hello and thank you for looking into my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with people. I have worked with clients who are experiencing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, adjustment and traumatic experiences including healing from abuse. My counseling style is strengths based and client centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. My approach starts with empathy and utilizes integrative dynamics from cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing.

Is your child always moving? Trouble focusing? Outbursts when told no? Trouble in school & relationships? Trauma can impact a child’s ability to successfully function in daily life. A trauma focused occupational therapist (OT) works with children exposed to substances or high stress in utero, witness to substance use, high stress environments, neglect, medical trauma, and exposure to abuse or community violence in early childhood. A Trauma Specialized OT works to address the physical responses to trauma both independently and in partnership with individual trauma therapy to address both brain and body aspects of trauma healing.

Are you experiencing repeat patterns of stress, distress or difficulty in your relationships? There is hope. Together, we will work to find compassion and understanding for your challenges and set you back on track to a healthier, happier life. Whether it may be the trauma of every day life, or past hurts, resentments, and heartbreak, you will feel hopeful about moving forward confidently in your life using new coping strategies for present day stressors, and the freedom to let go of old thought and behavior patterns keeping you from living your best life.

Do you behave in ways that you’re not always proud of? Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself and/ or others? Has it become harder to live your life the way you always have? The way we attach to our world was decided for us early on and defines all the ways we think, feel, and respond. Therapy can be a place for you to get to know your ‘early programming’ and receive clarity around what’s happening behind the scenes. Can you imagine having healthier relationships, greater confidence in yourself and your abilities, as well as more motivation to pursue your passions and seek joy?

Currently, I am accepting new clients for Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ART. I have familiarity working with individuals with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress from significant life changes, and substance use. I provide clients with a person-centered approach that is affirming and nonjudgmental. I strive to be sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. I understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I incorporate a blend of many different approaches to ensure that you are receiving the best possible care for you.

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong" (M. Hale). Life can be hard, but there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am experienced in trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive environment and assist you with whatever struggles you may be experiencing; whether its help in problem solving, changing belief systems, working through pain and/or developing new tools/strategies to manage the challenges of life.

"Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change" (J. Rohn). At the same time, change is frightening, it's uncomfortable and it's hard. It would be a privilege to walk through that hard with you. I've had the honor of helping many people of various backgrounds and identities heal and grow. I take a modern, holistic approach to my work with clients and pull from my educational knowledge as well as my personal experiences to help. Some of my expertise is around trauma recovery, ADHD, relational pain, depression, and anxiety.

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.

Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. Finding unique solutions that create the most effective changes for my clients has motivated me through my 20 plus years of clinical experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples, specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. Having created and managed small businesses most of my career, I’m skilled in supporting managers and business owners in navigating difficult personalities and work dynamics. I have 30 years of teaching experience, including 20 as a certified meditation teacher, and a decade teaching Spanish in corporate settings.

I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.