Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Southfield, MI

You are unique, and you're more than just a diagnosis. As a therapist, I explore all aspects of my clients' lives from emotional to medical to social to spiritual to family to day-to-day issues. I offer a safe space for you to explore what's going on in your life, and no issue is too small or too complicated to discuss. I will not judge you. I specialize in adjustment issues, grief and loss, pet loss, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.

I don't believe in having an "ideal client," but rather subscribe to Irvin Yalom's idea that the client/clinician relationship is one of "fellow travelers." Therefore, I view it as my responsibility to meet the client where they are in order to begin a journey in which their needs and strengths indicate the direction of therapy. I create a space in which my diverse client-base is inspired to be as truthful and expressive as possible and in which we can begin to pay attention to the client's deepest voice. Moving toward feeling and through repression is crucial to my work, and I believe lasting growth begins here.

Since graduating with my Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2004, I have worked in a variety of settings across the country. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Theory.

The primary factor that determines if therapy is helpful is the "fit" between therapist and patient, i.e., degree of comfort, ease of communication, agreement on what problems are to be addressed and sense of safety. My approach to treatment is guided by my initial assessment of individuals or couples, wherein I learn why help is being sought and way the specific problems are experienced. This helps me form a picture of what has lead to the problems that bring people to seek help. We then determine together if how I'm thinking is helpful.

My goal is to collaborate with you on developing adaptive coping skills and to create a safe environment that will allow you to feel comfortable with being vulnerable. My areas of clinical in interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.

I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. With a calm and empathetic approach, I guide my clients in navigating the complex emotions that can arise from these challenges. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your feelings and experiences, and together, we can develop strategies to foster healing and growth. I am particularly skilled at helping individuals process and heal from trauma, providing them with tools to reclaim their sense of safety and well-being.

With a curious, collaborative, warm, and direct perspective, I help LGBTQIA+ adults working through trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and identity exploration. Everyone has a unique story, perspective, and experience. Sometimes it helps to have someone walk with us to explore our identity, work through life challenges or traumas, and to find fulfillment. What do you want to do in your life? Where do you want to go? How do you want to be true to yourself? I have some maps to suggest, but you have the power to choose the one best for you.

Do you feel stuck, like your days are playing on repeat? Do you find yourself going through the motions and struggling to find meaning and fulfillment in life? Are you exhausted from the impact of discrimination or prejudice you face daily? Are you a high-functioning achiever, who silently struggles with not feeling good enough? Do you have trouble setting healthy boundaries, and feel repeatedly taken advantage of? Do you struggle opening up to others for fear of judgment? Have you experienced "church hurt" or religious abuse that has left you with trauma? Life is a wild ride filled with amazing moments, and devastating heartbreaks.

I am passionate about supporting individuals as they prepare to welcome a baby and/or navigate early parenthood. If you notice your own worries, wounds, or trauma bubbling up in this tender stage of parenting, I can help you sift through it. We'll safely yet critically explore your own upbringing and past experiences to better understand your challenges and overcome them. I believe that every parent deserves to feel confident and supported, and I am here to provide you with the guidance and care you need. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that fosters growth, healing, and a loving bond between you and your baby/child.

My ideal client is someone who admits they need help due to the fact that what they have been trying thus far is not working. They are looking to better themselves or help remedy life conflicts, stress, trauma, addiction, or daily life struggles. A client who is ready to engage in having a thoughtful, nurturing, safe space to help them move to a healthier life style and finding peace within. My new and ongoing training aligns with my core-values and therapeutic approach. I am confident the more I continue to learn, the better I am equipped to serve the individual needs of my clients.

I can help you navigate the challenges of life! You might be in pain or you might be in a good place and want to move to a better place. Whatever your desire, I can help you move where you want to go. I have endured challenges myself and have moved to a very peaceful place. This has taught me a huge number of ways that I can help you to move to where you want to go. I can help you with whatever you desire!

My passion is helping couples grow more connected, deeper in love than they have ever experienced! I also help individuals become more self-assured, move beyond past traumas and heart aches. I work on healing the devastation of an affair and rebuilding trust. YES It is possible! Ultimately, it's my purpose to improve your relationship or personal life! Most importantly, I don't place "band-aids" over difficulties; I strive to help you instill healthy changes that last a life time! My services are prided on non-biased, caring approaches, using scientifically proven methods, in a Down-to-Earth setting. I do see many people of color.

Effective counseling and psychotherapy services by an expert professional!!! It is my goal to put my clients first and the challenges they face are my first priority. I have nearly 5 years of clinical and professional counseling experience. I have been considered among professionals as a highly qualified expert with children, youth and adolescent behavioral disorders, experience in trauma recovery and therapy PTSD, job and work-related stress, depression and anxiety. I provide services to all starting at the age of 4 years old and older regardless of race, gender, or religion.

Things change in life and sometimes these transitions require support, care and insight that well-meaning friends and family cannot provide. Gaining an outside perspective, supportive validation and assistance with defining the issues that are most pertinent to you and your progression toward better life outcomes are crucial. Spending the time to address these issues is an important investment in yourself which can impact your relationships, your physical health and your future. Take the time to make that investment, you are worth it.

Being a young adult is difficult. Life comes at you fast and it can be overwhelming. As a therapist, I help young adults navigate life's difficult transitions. Being a Black woman, I bring a deep understanding of cultural factors that impact your life and the load that you carry. Self-worth, confidence, boundaries, transitional choices, adulting, and dealing with being an adult while still being your parent's child are all things I help my clients address. Let's explore your expectations vs your reality of what it means to step into being an adult.

Is your child acting out or have your or your child experienced a traumatic event such as a serious accident, abuse, or a life altering event? I can help you and your child to address these issues. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or difficulty adjusting to a life event? I can teach you skills to live more fully . Are you or a loved one dealing with an addiction or attachment to pornography? I can help you overcome and find freedom from this problem. I have been a licensed therapist for over 12 years and have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Life affects us all in a variety of ways, but it’s how we respond to those experiences that determine the type of person we are. Some of those experiences can be painful and traumatic. Truthfully, healing is painful as well, but what is most detrimental is holding on to that pain and trauma. Taking a step in your healing process takes courage. Being here on this page, shows that you’re taking that step towards internal peace and healing. Your experiences contribute to the layers of who you are, however, those layers don't have to become walls and they don't have to linger on in your everyday existence.

In my 36 years of practice, I've focused on being the best therapist I can be and have become a much more active one as I've come to appreciate the usefulness of evidence-based therapies as well a psychoanalytic psychotherapy, all tailored to the individual needs of my clients and, if applicable, their families. Often people can be too hard on themselves, think badly of themselves, get easily overwhelmed, have angry outbursts, feel depressed, worry a lot, feel bothered by painful past events, feel stuck, and not know how to cope. And, parents can try many things and end up feeling lost regarding their child's behavior problems.

In order for one to heal one must release what they’re suppressing. Together we will work on effective positive coping skills to address the root cause to any difficulties you may struggle with, to get back to “a healed and healthy version of you”. My goal as your therapist is to provide guidance that will help you navigate through the challenges that life brings. We will work together to achieve your mental health balance and wellness goals. I aim to break barriers and obstacles that are associated with the mental health stigma.