Trauma Focused Therapists in Shelby Township, MI

I believe that each client has their own story to tell and I meet you where you are at, to begin the process of healing. I provide compassion, education, and unconditional positive regard, which are key to moving forward in the therapy setting. I received my Master's degree in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Love and Logic (Parenting Skills), Motivational Interviewing, and Grief and Loss.

Sometimes we feel stuck and we're not sure where to turn or who to turn to. This is where I can help. Let me guide and support you, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, to a happier and more fulfilling life. With 26 years of experience, I have had the opportunity to assist individuals of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and disabilities. I have presented and trained individuals on such topics as; gratitude, suicide, sexual orientation, gender identity, trauma and loss, autism and positive behavior supports. Whether an individual, couple, or family, I am here to help!

If you are depressed or anxious and ready to heal. Then I would like to help you reach your full potential and explore those unanswered questions. I am committed to helping you feel accepted, valued and achieving the life you want to live. I use your strengths and past successes to help create the life you desire.

Feeling sad, fearful, unhappy, or just not ok, are common; know you are not alone with struggles of mental health. Right now things may feel overwhelming leading to increase in anxiety, depression, and stress; taking away from the enjoyment of you life. My goal in therapy is to help with that. I want to help my clients reach personal fulfillment and to achieve a life worth living because you are deserving of that.

“Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness, its the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again.” - Anonymous. I am a limited licensed psychologist (master's level) that practices therapy under the supervision of a fully licensed psychologist (LP).

Kerry’s approach to counseling includes providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences. She feels honored to walk along side each client on their journey while facilitating the discovery of the roots of each issue and discovery of the road to healing and long-lasting change. Kerry utilizes the following techniques of counseling: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Person Centered, and Existential Theory. Kerry believes every client is unique and utilizes counseling techniques tailored for each individual client.

I work with people who want change from a variety of concerns. No matter what it is, I believe we can all change and find a life we deserve and are happy with. I believe a therapist’s role is to help people find a life they never thought was possible, not just a life they once had. Additionally, I provide the services of Substance Use Disorder evaluations for individuals who are seeking driver's license reinstatement through the Secretary of State Driver's License Appeal And Assessment Division.

You are doing the best you can, but often feel like you've fallen short. It seems that your default thoughts and actions no longer serve you and you're not sure why. Maybe you just want to learn more about yourself and identify alternative ways of being. I have a lot of experience with compassion fatigue and burnout related to working with vulnerable populations and animals. If you feel ready to take that next step, unpack and explore who you really are, learn to improve communication or relationships, or develop yourself into who you want to be, what's holding you back?

Ever feel like you are just floating through life and you have become someone you no longer recognize with a backdrop thought of "I have no clue what I am doing? Experiencing an autopilot life, ignoring your relationship with yourself & feeling complacent with your mental health and relationships can feel incredibly overwhelming. Being able to become active in your own life, strengthening relationships, working towards your goals, challenging that bully in your mind, and finding a purposeful existence is achievable. To start this path, it is important to recognize unhealthy patterns and systems and that is where counseling fits in.

It's hard being human. We don't come with an owner's manual and no one really knows what it's like to live our lives. There's no certain formula for how to be happy. Often we don't know what we want, or sometimes even who we truly want to be. We just know: "I want to feel better." Being our own unique person in the world we live in is incredibly messy and immensely complicated, and everyone gets stuck sometimes. Many things can cause us to get stuck like life events, grief and loss, trauma, issues in relationships, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and even being LGBTQ+ or neurodiverse in a neurotypical heteronormative world.

Enduring the difficult times in our lives can be daunting, unless we have the proper support. Acknowledging the need for help and seeking assistance is the first step, and it must be recognized that this takes courage. In my office, I work to provide a safe, comfortable, judgement-free setting for children, individuals, couples and families to work through life's issues. My focus is on helping people overcome the challenges they are facing through a variety of therapeutic interventions. I will work to understand you and your needs in order to provide the best therapy possible.

I have faith in the idea that people can, and do change. In my experience, change is not always a linear process. Often, when trying to change a situation or behavior, people fall short or stumble. Being able to truly evaluate an individual's strengths and building upon those, allows for the needed empowerment to overcome our barriers. I am passionate about helping individuals to overcome various behavioral health concerns. Whether you are facing addiction, anxiety, anger issues, grief, stress, depression or trauma, I use a strengths based approach, coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build upon your inherit resiliency to affect change.

Accepting new clients! I specialize in working with Adults, Adolescents, Veterans, and Families struggling with Substance Use Disorders, Process Addictions, Anxiety/Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Self-Esteem, Shame, Grief and Loss. Throughout the years of my experience, I’ve worked with Individuals and Families in both mental health treatment facilities and substance use treatment centers.

At Whole Life Balance we strive to help others find their purpose, direction, motivation, and balance again. A focus on physical wellbeing, healing from trauma, and nervous system repair can help facilitate this balance. UPDATE: Tammara Sand has limited evening openings as of 1/15/24. Tammara is highly skilled in trauma treatment and is EMDR certified. Call or email today to schedule!

If you are experiencing difficulty coping with daily life, chronic issues, an event in your life, or with feeling you are not living a fulfilling life, Dr. Hanes is eager to work with you in a safe, non-judgmental, caring environment. Her role is to be a partner, guide, and resource to help you reach your goals and live your optimal life. She has experience in health psychology, university counseling, crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and school psychology settings. She works with adults and adolescents with a wide range of presenting concerns. CALL FOR A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION!

For children struggling with anxiety or school related issues, I employ creative and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques to help them express themselves and develop coping strategies. With adults facing depression, PTSD, or life changes, I draw on my expertise in various therapeutic models, tailoring my approach to meet the specific needs of each client. I have experience working with clients presenting with PTSD, anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to changes in life, and family or work conflict.

My specialty lies in trauma and complicated grief and loss. We all need a safe place to talk and express our emotions...knowing that the person listening understands the impact of YOUR loss/trauma on YOUR life. Many times we learn through our tragedies...but ALWAYS it changes who we are and our perspective. By talking out the new emotional/perspective changes, at times forced upon you, we can defuse the shame, the fear, and the doubts; helping you move forward from tragedy. The fact is you CAN move forward, through and past tragedy.

Does life feel REALLY hard …like it just seems to come easier to the people around you? Are you exhausted all the time? Do you feel like you are drowning to keep up with social demands, expectations, and just day to day life? You may be feeling shame, frustration, defeated, or everything just feels like a struggle. I am no stranger to these HEAVY feelings and experiences myself. I can confirm the struggle is in fact real, even realer when we feel like we have to do it all on our own. As your therapist, I will provide an empathetic, Neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, safe space to be who you are.

Accepting new clients! The human experience of healing is as unique as everyone; therefore, I integrate healing techniques that target a spectrum of emotional distress and mental conditions. Rather than referring to a general template, I curate holistic treatment plans to meet the client's therapeutic goals. I incorporate an integrative theoretical approach that borrows from various counseling strategies.