Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Saline, MI

Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.

You might look like you have it all figured out on the outside, but inside you are feeling stressed and anxious. It can be hard to balance and give attention to everything in your life with work, school, family, and friends. You feel like you are falling short and it can be difficult to find the energy to even make time for yourself.

In my practice, I welcome individuals at various stages of life who are seeking support and guidance in their journey toward mental health and well-being. Whether it is a child and their family managing anxiety, attachment concerns, or trauma, or a new parent looking to strengthen their bond with their children or navigate perinatal mental health challenges, I seek to offer a space that offers the empathy and empowerment needed for healing and growth.

Hi! I’m Dana Kremidas and thank you for visiting my page! I have 13 years of experience and if you are unsure about therapy, we can have a FREE consultation to see if we would work well together. I specialize in anxiety, although I do see others (see specialties on this page). When you meet with me, I will always make sure that you are feeling safe and comfortable. I will not judge you. You and I would write your goals together to make sure that everything is specialized to you and what you want to work on. If you need some empathy in your life, I am here to provide it! Please go to my website to book a consultation!

Welcome. As a clinician, it is an honor to walk beside you in your journey. I specialize in postpartum mood disorders (such as anxiety or depression), birth trauma, and recovering from spiritual abuse (such as leaving high demand religions or cults), and eating disorders. I am specifically trained in EMDR for trauma reprocessing and healing.

I am passionate about helping individuals who struggle with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, relationship/interpersonal conflicts, adjustment-related stress, family conflict/concerns, multicultural issues, behavioral difficulties, ADHD and executive functioning coaching, as well as other general life challenges.

Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.

I have over eighteen years experience working with adolescent and adults with a wide range of mental health and substance abuse disorders. I use an empathic, strengths based approach to address issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and relationship and career changes. I have worked with a variety of clients with co-occuring mental health and substance abuse disorders. I enjoy working with clients through life transitions, such as college, graduate school, career changes, parenting, and mid-life issues. I tend to utilize person centered therapy techniques, CBT, and ACT techniques.

Though often painful, problems have a way of pushing us towards growth. We may wonder why we can’t find a partner, why our work feels so unsatisfying, why we compulsively seek the comfort of alcohol or food, or why our lives feel so meaningless. We may feel tired of replaying the past. Importantly, we may simply feel overwhelmed living in a disconnected society where many people are marginalized. While internal work can be productive, it’s important to examine and understand the role of our environment.

Our counselors are trained to help you identify what aspects of your life can be changed, and to support you in making those changes in ways that feel feasible to you. Together with your therapist, you will notice patterns, gain insights, find solutions, and discover hopeful new options. At Room to Talk, we offer flexible scheduling. In-person or online — whichever you are most comfortable with. We provide welcoming services to everyone, with attention to gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, race, and ability.

I believe in working with my clients in a collaborative way to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. I specialize in helping you navigate life transitions such as puberty, graduations (high school, college, trade school), diagnoses and changes within relationships (marriage, children, divorce, sexuality and loss of partner). I also work with people struggling with depression and anxiety (including sport and academic performance anxiety and perfectionism). I treat adolescents (11+), college students, young adults, adults and couples.

As we encounter new life stages, we often come face to face with our deepest doubts and fears. Finding the courage to work through these to achieve lasting personal growth requires a safe and structured space for telling our stories and unraveling the knots that cause us pain. As a therapist with twenty years of experience, my approach to providing such a space is client-focused, holistic, and collaborative. I specialize in helping my clients navigate academic challenges, intimate relationships, family dynamics, cultural integration, and life transitions.

Have you found yourself struggling to engage with day-to-day life in the way you would like to? Do you tend to avoid situations that stir up fear or anxiety? Do you often feel tense and on edge? These can be common experiences for people who struggle with anxiety and/or trauma. Unfortunately, these struggles can often lead us to live a more limited life than we would like and can cause us to feel stressed and isolated.

I offer psychotherapy for adult individuals, college students, couples, parents, and adolescents. At the heart of my work is a belief that transformation is possible in an atmosphere of warmth, collaboration, and attunement. Clients in my practice deal with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, attentional problems, adjusting to stressors and life transitions, relationship struggles, and parenting difficulties. Others may not be experiencing significant symptoms, yet feel stuck in certain aspects of their life, career, or relationship.

The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions. We work with mindfulness based somatic therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. Together we will uncover the healing your body is striving to access.

Note: My 0-18 caseload is currently full. As of 7/5/24, I am currently only taking new ADULT clients (18+). I am an Ann Arbor born and raised LLMSW-IMH that specializes in infant mental health, children and families, trauma/abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD. Whether you/your child are new to therapy or have years of experience, I'm here to help. I see each client as an individual and will tailor my approach based on their needs. I pride myself in being a fun, bubbly and passionate therapist who truly loves what I do!

I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans, athletes and men's issues. Feel free to reach out to me. If for some reason I am unable to see you personally, I can likely direct you to a colleague who will be the right fit.

Life is HARD, and I am here to help you navigate its challenges so that you can thrive and live to your full potential. I guide individuals and couples through emotional, behavioral, or relationship problems to reach transformative breakthroughs. My in-person and virtual therapy spaces provide an accepting, warm environment to help you grow at your own pace, fostering positive changes through insight and practical solutions. Specializing in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems, I work from your strengths to help you let go of patterns that no longer serve you.

I work in an empathetic, insight oriented, strengths-based manner in order to help you gain clarity and insight to; build on your strengths, heal past wounds, and explore choices to make new decisions. I will hold the space for you to express and explore difficult emotions and discover your thought processes so that you can grow in self-understanding and have more freedom to live in a way that is right for you. I am greatly interested to know your story and to partner with you on your particular journey to wellness.