Somatic Therapists in Saline, MI

The decision to start therapy signals an interest and curiosity about becoming more grounded and present in our lives. Each of us has a unique set of strengths and challenges that shape who we are and how we experience relationships. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and draws on psychodynamic, sensorimotor, and mindfulness based modalities. I work with clients from a practical, here-and-now perspective while attending to the impact of relational, cultural, and early childhood experiences. I am Level 1 Basic Trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR. I also work with grief & loss, depression, and body image/acceptance.

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.

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.

Hello! I'm so happy that you're here! In my work with children, adults, and families, I focus on grief, anxiety, racial, gender, and sexuality issues. I have significant experience with those who are POC, and neurodivergent and the unique issues that may face them. I also can assist with trauma, PTSD and life transitions. I like to use mainly talk based therapy, but I am ultimately here for you and whatever best fits your needs! I also offer a 15-minute free consultation meeting via phone or video to see if we are a match.

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.

Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your wellbeing can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. So often people live a compromised life that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. At RWCC our passion is to help you overcome barriers and make changes towards a more satisfying life for you and your family.

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.

Just as the body naturally moves toward physical health, the brain's natural tendency is to move toward mental health. But sometimes the brain can be blocked from its natural tendency due to disturbing life experiences. When this block occurs, we can experience ongoing symptoms and emotional distress. Disturbing life experiences can affect our ability to optimally function in the present. Memories, feelings, and beliefs that are associated with difficult events can cloud our perceptions and responses to people and situations in the current circumstances of our lives.

My main focus is on the importance of emotional wellbeing. I believe that everyone experiences difficulties in their lives and see the counseling office as a space for clients to express and normalize difficult feelings in a safe environment. I believe that people have all of the components for a happy and healthy life but sometimes need help processing and navigating through their feelings and experiences to learn new and more effective ways to cope. I operate through the Polyvagal Theory lens to assess emotional regulation and work to stabilize and co-regulate clients as this is essential to healing.

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.

Hi there! I'm Kalina, and my passion is to help guide people in their journey back to their fullest, brightest, most authentic self that is filled with life and vitality. We all weather storms and hardship, and sometimes we become imbalanced from these experiences. This imbalance can express itself as anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, grief, etc. Through this, we can feel distant from our authentic self, and life itself can feel empty or lacking purpose. My role in this work is to help a person navigate these feelings of imbalance, attune to their innate strength and wisdom, and reconnect with their authentic self!

It’s through connection that we find meaning and discover we are not alone. I love working with clients who are curious and ready for positive change. I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR and other evidence-based tools to help my clients navigate their own process of self exploration, resolve trauma, and move in the direction of healing and growth. I believe therapy is an opportunity to explore what is unsaid or undiscovered in our experience. We can learn to hold space for the parts of ourselves most in need of our love and appreciation so we can truly live our most fulfilled life.

I focus on the treatment of trauma using a mind-body and mindfulness framework and work from the understanding that our life experiences are stored in the body. It’s important to pay attention not only to our thoughts and emotions, but also to the clues our body gives us. My goal is to help clients create their own sense of safety, enhance relationship to self, and to move towards a space of presence and increased well-being. I also offer consultation to clinicians hoping to deepen their understanding of parts work using a trauma-informed perspective.

Finding a therapist who you can connect with is so important. Whether or not that person is me, I want you to know that healing is possible. Therapy can provide a new framework for relating to yourself with increased compassion, acceptance, and curiosity. I strive to cultivate an environment of trust, collaboration, nonjudgment, and exploration. Nobody wants to feel pain, yet oftentimes the strategies we come up with to avoid it lose their utility over time and cause more suffering. Therapy isn’t about getting rid of pain but learning to tolerate it so we’re able to experience the full spectrum of emotions.

I am inspired by each person’s unique capacities for healing and growth. My clients' experiences and inner wisdom guide our work together. This leads to greater self-awareness and an understanding of what is uniquely needed for each client’s healing.