In Person Therapists in Saline, MI

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.

Seeking therapy is a big part of effective self-care. If you are curious about yourself, want to improve your relationships with others, and seek to find the most satisfaction life has to offer, therapy will provide a path forward. If you are in pain, therapy will provide relief. If you want to break free from past unproductive patterns, therapy will give you the tools and courage to forge a new way. I specialize in individual adult and couples therapy, anxiety/depression, life issues and adjusting to loss; and helping clients through divorce. I’m active, warm, respectful, and caring. I’d be happy to work with you!

Psychotherapy, if done well, provides participants with the gift of self-understanding. That self understanding, I have found, comes from the experience of being listened to and understood by a sensitive and knowledgeable therapist. But in addition, psychotherapy needs to practically address problems. I have extensive training in contemporary psychoanalytic approaches, which allows me to help patients understand themselves more deeply; often this produces profound changes. But when problems require practical techniques, I integrate aspects of cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and humanistic approaches.

It's hard being a person. We all struggle to some extent in fundamental areas of human life-- relationships, identity, work, destructive behaviors, the meaning of life itself. Satisfying marriage/committed relationships are a specific challenge faced by many. I work in both individual and couples therapy. There are many ways to approach human problems, including: how family of origin influences personality; one's relationship to one's thoughts and feelings; self-defeating beliefs, both conscious and unconscious; self-defeating behavior. I value thoughtfulness and compassion, working together, and recognizing your goals and ideas.

Thank you for choosing to visit my page. I am a fully licensed psychologist and social worker. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to change and willing to do the difficult emotional work that often needs to be done to effect that change. Most importantly, for therapy to be successful, I believe that you must feel comfortable with me as your therapist. The fit needs to be a good one! Please feel free to contact me to see if you might be interested in us working together.

My private practice is strength-based and focused extensively on neuropsychological testing and intervention. I approach my work by focusing on 'islands of competence' to improve self-esteem around learning, work and performance . I work with children, adolescents and adults who have multiple or tough-to-diagnose issues. In other words, I specialize in complex cases. My focus is on "intervention plans" that are personalized for your needs, comprehensive and effective. You will not only find out what things you need help with, but your strengths will be recognized as well. Please visit our website at www.CNLD.org.

It is written, "Hope is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." A popular image of an anchor symbolizes safety and stability. Many people - maybe even you - face terrible storms in their lives: addiction, abuse, fear, loss of relationships, joblessness, loneliness and more. In response to life's storms, people turn to compulsive sexual behavior, anger, substance abuse and food to soothe themselves. These "medications" not only do not work, but create chaos in our lives. Other ways of dealing with turmoil include lying, isolation and feelings of shame, guilt and worthlessness. I offer a refuge to chart a new course.

Dr. Alcaine provides psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing. Therapy is provided for individual adults as well as children/adolescents and their families. When working with adults in therapy, Dr. Alcaine adopts an eclectic approach that incorporates techniques to deal with current challenges as well as increase understanding of how problematic patterns have developed. With children and teenagers, she is a therapist who emphasizes work with families as well, out of her belief that children and teens can blossom best with the help of strong and loving families.

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.

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 am a mental health counselor offering counseling services at Irwin Counseling in Jackson, Michigan. I am currently accepting new clients and offer both in person and virtual services. While not all my counseling services surround my background in athletics, I have a Masters of Athletic Leadership from Boise State University, and worked in athletics for eight years before changing careers. I recently attained my Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University.

I truly believe that we all have it within us to overcome the emotional obstacles that stand in the way of our happiness. I am the type of Psychologist who will kindly guide you through figuring out how past life events, relationships, and emotions helped you to cope in the past, while also challenging and empowering you to look at how you might make real changes today that bring you happiness and make you believe in yourself again. My clients will describe me as someone who they are almost instantly comfortable with because they can tell I truly care and am truly nonjudgmental. They stay with me because I give them real solutions.

As a therapist, I recognize the significance of finding a connection where you feel at ease and heard in addressing your concerns. Prior to embarking on our therapeutic journey, I prioritize a comprehensive exploration of your goals for counseling. Throughout the process of working towards those objectives, my commitment is to maintain focus, foster an environment where you can freely articulate your concerns, and provide unwavering support.

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.

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!

With over 5 years of experience in mental health counseling, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of therapy. Whether you're experiencing constant worry, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck in a cycle of sadness or hopelessness, we will work together to navigate life's challenges and discover your inner strengths. As your therapist, I committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and rooted in creating a safe space for exploration and healing.

My clients struggle with various issues: anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, divorce / break-ups, parenting concerns, medical challenges, etc. They come to me facing ongoing loneliness, sadness, and fear. My clients expect a compassionate space in which to explore their difficulties; unconditional positive regard from me to them. I honor clients where they are at and partner with them to facilitate the healing necessary to get them to where they want to be. My clients explore how their experiences in early childhood shaped how they show up in the world on a day to day basis, sometimes in unexpected ways.

For over 20 years, my focus has been on providing effective, individualized, and research-informed treatment for children, adolescents and adults. I have worked across the developmental lifespan from birth to seventy, and am Endorsed by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health (Level IV). We’ll work together to help develop greater self-awareness and self-regulation skills to build up more resources – both within you and surrounding you – to face life challenges. Common problems that I address are: Adversity (Adjusting to Significant Life Stressors, including trauma), ADHD, Executive Function Deficits, Anxiety, Depression

I often work with people who have learned to hide who they are or what they are feeling in order to have relationships. My hope is to build a "safe enough" client/counselor relationship in which all parts of you can feel welcome. The therapeutic relationship often mirrors other relationships in your life, so I will be addressing our relationship dynamics and communication as part of the therapeutic process.