Female Therapists in Standish, MI

Practice is currently full. Certified Complex Trauma Professional with 11+years of experience working directly in the mental health field. I am also fully trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I utilize a whole person wellness (mind-body-spirit) approach to foster growth and healing after distressing life events/relationships.

In my personal and professional experience, I have seen therapy change lives. I recommend therapy for anyone, even those not in crisis. My practice is person-centered. I believe therapy is a conversation, and comfortability with your therapist is key. In my previous career as a television producer, I had to rely heavily on my communication skills, which feed directly into what I am doing now with my clients. Communication and understanding are the backbone of my therapy practice. I do individual sessions with kids, pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and work with families, and couples.

Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.

My goal as a therapist is to offer a comfortable and safe environment to assist my client through struggles they may face. I strive to provide an empathetic, understanding, and nonjudgmental environment that fosters a positive therapeutic relationship. As each client is unique, my therapeutic style is integrated with a foundation in Cognitive Behaviors Therapy, in order to meet those needs. I graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and earned a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Oakland University. Credentialed as a National Certified Counselor and a past history as a teacher.

I provide support to those who are struggling with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, School/Work Stress, and Trauma. My goal is to equip you or your loved ones with practical and effective techniques to overcome the obstacles that life may present. I approach every client with empathy and compassion, creating a safe and supportive environment for their journey towards healing and growth.

Each family is unique, but some have exceptional needs. As a mom of kids with special issues, and having worked in special education for decades, I understand the needs of exceptional families. I love working with children on grief, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, etc; parents struggling with their child's diagnosis will appreciate my understanding and ability to provide concrete steps to improve coping. Recently, I have obtained my certificate in Independent Educational Consulting and have immersed myself in the world of college admissions, & provide college counseling for teens, including those with disabilities.

Hi! I'm Daina McAdams, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I focus on supporting adults facing challenges related to identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. Through compassionate and evidence-based counseling, I aim to help clients achieve personal and mental health goals. I provide a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel safe to explore challenges. I integrate evidence-based methodologies for a holistic experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the foundation, enabling collaborative reshaping of thought patterns.

Transformational Choices respects and affirms each client and works in partnership to create a life based in positivity and action. We want you to give yourself permission to shine and develop the future that you deserve. We accept you and honor your story and experience. We are all in this together, trying to find our way. All are welcome. You are welcome.

“Considering counseling?" I provide adult individual and couples' counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of client needs including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues and post-traumatic stress. I believe that every person is invested with strengths and abilities that make them unique. Various problems can compromise our ability to reach our full potential. Let's strengthen coping mechanisms to overcome pain, loss and stress that limit us from moving forward in life. Together we will create positive change.

I am focused on helping individuals who may be going through a difficult time period in their life and are currently struggling with depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, divorce, parenting struggles, anxiety, grief and loss, recurrent relationships difficulties, family problems, body image, and overall feeling of hopelessness.

You’ve come to the right place. Parenting is the hardest job there is, and everyone could use some support from time to time. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting young children and their families. I have clinical expertise in working with children aged 0-8yrs, with a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in Child Development from Erikson Institute, along with 8 years of experience working as a therapist.

Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.

Are you looking to take charge of your mental health? Some days our emotions can get the best of us and seem unbearable to handle on our own. Together we can establish some goals and a plan to gain control over your life. With an open mind and a little creativity, WE can accomplish anything!

I believe in the inner strengths and resiliency of all persons. I believe in meeting you right where you are, without judgment or stigma. I respect you for who you are and where you've been. I believe in creativity and collaboration in our sessions; we will work together, as a team, to build skills, find strengths and help you to explore your true self in a space of freedom and empathy. In my office, you are in a safe space to be yourself. I look forward to meeting you!.

Passionate about catering the best support to each individual, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of education and training in this constantly developing field. My career started in Early Childhood Education, where my passion for working with young children and their families directed me to grow expertise into additional areas by pursuing and excelling in the Oakland University Counseling Master's program. As a Counselor for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, I was an acting subject matter expert for substance abuse, depressive and suicidal ideation, and schizoaffective disorders.

Hello I am a social worker/therapist. I've been working and assisting people, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with all ages, ethnicity, and orientations. I will listen without judgement to what you have to say. I will offer coping skills to assist in daily living. I can offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin your journey to wellness.

Accepting new clients (telehealth and in-person). If you feel hopeless, sad, depressed, anxiety, dealing with relationship issues, ptsd, abuse, etc., I can assist you. I work with adults, adolescents/teenager, and children. I also counsel individuals, couples, groups, and offer family therapy. My goal is to assist clients into seeking positive change and wholeness.