LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Sterling Heights, MI
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Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or current/past trauma, you have found a safe place to begin exploring your emotions. I am a NASW Certified Gender Identity Specialist. I pride myself on being an affirmative therapist who supports and embraces individuals’, couples, or families with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, or gender identities. From questioning to being ready to take the next steps in affirming your identity I will support you and teach you valuable skills to help you manage your emotions during this exciting and often difficult journey to being your true authentic self!
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or current/past trauma, you have found a safe place to begin exploring your emotions. I am a NASW Certified Gender Identity Specialist. I pride myself on being an affirmative therapist who supports and embraces individuals’, couples, or families with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, or gender identities. From questioning to being ready to take the next steps in affirming your identity I will support you and teach you valuable skills to help you manage your emotions during this exciting and often difficult journey to being your true authentic self!
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Jessica Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CST, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
As a couple's counselor and certified sex therapist, I focus on working with couples that are experiencing issues related to the relationship and/or sexual wellbeing. This is inclusive of communication concerns, marriage/couple distress, infidelity, exploration, sexual function, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction.
As a couple's counselor and certified sex therapist, I focus on working with couples that are experiencing issues related to the relationship and/or sexual wellbeing. This is inclusive of communication concerns, marriage/couple distress, infidelity, exploration, sexual function, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction.
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Kristi Marth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gently witness, learn, and grow upon your own individual path. Often times, the circumstances leading someone to seek a healing relationship are both difficult and hopeful. Within the counseling relationship, we are able to identify and honor patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a place of understanding and empowerment. The healing transformation is able to occur naturally and gently from this gentle place of self compassion.
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gently witness, learn, and grow upon your own individual path. Often times, the circumstances leading someone to seek a healing relationship are both difficult and hopeful. Within the counseling relationship, we are able to identify and honor patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a place of understanding and empowerment. The healing transformation is able to occur naturally and gently from this gentle place of self compassion.
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Great Lakes Psychology Group - Sterling Heights
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Sterling Heights understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Sterling Heights understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
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I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
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Krysta Rybarczyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are at, and addressing their needs with a solution focused approach. Krysta in trained in multiple evidence-based practices: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy (PET), mindfulness base cognitive therapy (MBCT).
Krysta Rybarczyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are at, and addressing their needs with a solution focused approach. Krysta in trained in multiple evidence-based practices: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy (PET), mindfulness base cognitive therapy (MBCT).
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Poonam Melwani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (Online Only)
Depression can seem scary and lonely. Anxiety may prevent you from having new experiences. Your past trauma may be impacting your ability to trust others. It may be hard for you to convey your emotions or thoughts. My goal is to help individuals not fear past experiences and current emotional states but rather learn from them. Struggling with mental health can be isolating and I would like to provide you with a nonjudgmental, safe-space to help you overcome your struggles while learning tools to help you grow and heal. I also have experience helping couples to communicate more effectively and reestablish intimacy.
Depression can seem scary and lonely. Anxiety may prevent you from having new experiences. Your past trauma may be impacting your ability to trust others. It may be hard for you to convey your emotions or thoughts. My goal is to help individuals not fear past experiences and current emotional states but rather learn from them. Struggling with mental health can be isolating and I would like to provide you with a nonjudgmental, safe-space to help you overcome your struggles while learning tools to help you grow and heal. I also have experience helping couples to communicate more effectively and reestablish intimacy.
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Are you or your adolescent child struggling with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to disordered eating? Fear of weight gain? Loss of control over eating? Preoccupied with eating and weight? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.
I use an integrative approach to treatment with basis in cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that the client is his/her own expert. We take a journey together and find ways to improve the quality of his/her life.
Are you or your adolescent child struggling with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to disordered eating? Fear of weight gain? Loss of control over eating? Preoccupied with eating and weight? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.
I use an integrative approach to treatment with basis in cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that the client is his/her own expert. We take a journey together and find ways to improve the quality of his/her life.
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I’m Kira Burnett, a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Metro Detroit. I know how difficult it is to take the initial steps to getting help and changing your life. I commend you for being here! My primary role as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey toward greater peace, fulfillment, and quality of life. I firmly believe that mental health care should be centralized around your needs and goals. Whether you are looking to better manage your depression or anxiety, understand your behaviors, improve your relationships, or heal from trauma, I can help you figure out where to start and how to create a path forward.
I’m Kira Burnett, a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Metro Detroit. I know how difficult it is to take the initial steps to getting help and changing your life. I commend you for being here! My primary role as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey toward greater peace, fulfillment, and quality of life. I firmly believe that mental health care should be centralized around your needs and goals. Whether you are looking to better manage your depression or anxiety, understand your behaviors, improve your relationships, or heal from trauma, I can help you figure out where to start and how to create a path forward.
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Innovative Healing Counseling Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLPC
Verified Verified
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
As an elementary school counselor and an LLPC, I LOVE working with adolescent kids as well as kids of all ages. The most common presenting concerns I work with are ADHD, anxiety, career counseling, grief and loss, Executive Functioning, coping skills, and anger. I also have a trauma certification for both school personnel and clinicians
As an elementary school counselor and an LLPC, I LOVE working with adolescent kids as well as kids of all ages. The most common presenting concerns I work with are ADHD, anxiety, career counseling, grief and loss, Executive Functioning, coping skills, and anger. I also have a trauma certification for both school personnel and clinicians
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Are you anxious? Struggling w/something and not sure how to move forward? Trying to process grief? Having relationship troubles? Life can be tough but going at it alone, is not necessary!
Are you anxious? Struggling w/something and not sure how to move forward? Trying to process grief? Having relationship troubles? Life can be tough but going at it alone, is not necessary!
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Jillian Cloutier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Life is too short to just be going through the motions. You deserve a safe space to be able to explore and process your emotions on your own time. My goal is to help hold that space for you to feel empowered to create change and feel validated in your experiences. It's never too late to start healing.
Life is too short to just be going through the motions. You deserve a safe space to be able to explore and process your emotions on your own time. My goal is to help hold that space for you to feel empowered to create change and feel validated in your experiences. It's never too late to start healing.
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Thaar Care Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Our goal at Thaar Care Foundation is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment in which a client can become more aware of themselves and how to use their strengths to overcome the obstacles that contribute to pain and dysfunction in their daily life. Our therapists are most influenced by Solution-Focused techniques which empowers a client to move past where they have been and embrace where they would like to be in their lives.
Our goal at Thaar Care Foundation is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment in which a client can become more aware of themselves and how to use their strengths to overcome the obstacles that contribute to pain and dysfunction in their daily life. Our therapists are most influenced by Solution-Focused techniques which empowers a client to move past where they have been and embrace where they would like to be in their lives.
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Life can be challenging. I am so glad that you are here and have decided to take the first step on your path to healing. As a therapist, it is important to me to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges and stressors. I strive to create a strong therapeutic alliance where we can work together to overcome issues and meet your therapy goals. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based which will allow you to explore any emotions or issues that may arise.
Life can be challenging. I am so glad that you are here and have decided to take the first step on your path to healing. As a therapist, it is important to me to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges and stressors. I strive to create a strong therapeutic alliance where we can work together to overcome issues and meet your therapy goals. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based which will allow you to explore any emotions or issues that may arise.
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Dr. Fishta provides counseling, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessment with people who have life adjustment problems, emotional disorders, or mental illness. He administer neuropsychological tests and test batteries to patients to measure clinical factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality characteristics, and psychopathology. He experience includes treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis, phobias, panic disorders, eating disorders, stress related problems, and severe mental disorders. He practices the science of measurement, or psychometrics by providing diagnostic.....
Dr. Fishta provides counseling, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessment with people who have life adjustment problems, emotional disorders, or mental illness. He administer neuropsychological tests and test batteries to patients to measure clinical factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality characteristics, and psychopathology. He experience includes treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis, phobias, panic disorders, eating disorders, stress related problems, and severe mental disorders. He practices the science of measurement, or psychometrics by providing diagnostic.....
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Mica Lorenz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (Online Only)
Coming to therapy can be a difficult decision, but you have already done the hardest step, looking for help! I value creating a safe space to express yourself. I use a strength based model, centered around your needs and values. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients to ensure they meet their goals. I hope to help provide you with the tools to manage your problems and cope effectively. Providing support while using humor and realistic situations for my clients is my top priority.
Coming to therapy can be a difficult decision, but you have already done the hardest step, looking for help! I value creating a safe space to express yourself. I use a strength based model, centered around your needs and values. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients to ensure they meet their goals. I hope to help provide you with the tools to manage your problems and cope effectively. Providing support while using humor and realistic situations for my clients is my top priority.
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Eric J Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Therapy is a challenging process of growth and healing. I like to help those who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My job is to help you deal with the different challenges of life. I also have experience dealing with substance abuse and other addiction issues. As a person with a Cerebral Palsy, I believe in being honest and transparent and dealing with whatever challenges life has to offer. I believe that there is no issue that can't be dealt with and conquered. I want to help people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals and dreams
Therapy is a challenging process of growth and healing. I like to help those who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My job is to help you deal with the different challenges of life. I also have experience dealing with substance abuse and other addiction issues. As a person with a Cerebral Palsy, I believe in being honest and transparent and dealing with whatever challenges life has to offer. I believe that there is no issue that can't be dealt with and conquered. I want to help people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals and dreams
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Timothy Freyder
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Hello! I am Tim, a dedicated intern specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. My journey in this field is fueled by a passion for understanding and nurturing human connections. I specialize in working with couples and individuals navigating the complexities of relationships, marital and premarital issues, divorce, life transitions, and aspects surrounding the spectrum of human sexuality.
Hello! I am Tim, a dedicated intern specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. My journey in this field is fueled by a passion for understanding and nurturing human connections. I specialize in working with couples and individuals navigating the complexities of relationships, marital and premarital issues, divorce, life transitions, and aspects surrounding the spectrum of human sexuality.
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Stefani Goerlich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW-C, LCSW, LISW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48311
It’s hard to tell someone else your deepest secrets. The truth about your inner voice, your desires, your struggling relationship. You’re left feeling alienated and unsure if you will ever find the kind of true connection that you crave. You know deep inside that relationships and intimacy are meant to be wonderful…but something is holding you back: Fear of rejection. Fear of judgement. Fear of not being enough. Fear of not knowing what to do. Fear of being alone. I'm here to help with this sense of disconnection and despair. I believe we all deserve to love and be loved- and especially, to love ourselves.
It’s hard to tell someone else your deepest secrets. The truth about your inner voice, your desires, your struggling relationship. You’re left feeling alienated and unsure if you will ever find the kind of true connection that you crave. You know deep inside that relationships and intimacy are meant to be wonderful…but something is holding you back: Fear of rejection. Fear of judgement. Fear of not being enough. Fear of not knowing what to do. Fear of being alone. I'm here to help with this sense of disconnection and despair. I believe we all deserve to love and be loved- and especially, to love ourselves.
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Shelby Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Michigan. She has over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field working with teens, adults, and seniors with severe mental illness. Shelby specializes in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use, grief/loss, stress management, mood disorders, relationship/family issues, major life transitions, and life problems. Shelby earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at Wayne State University, with a concentration in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Shelby Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Michigan. She has over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field working with teens, adults, and seniors with severe mental illness. Shelby specializes in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use, grief/loss, stress management, mood disorders, relationship/family issues, major life transitions, and life problems. Shelby earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at Wayne State University, with a concentration in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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