Black and African American Therapists in Troy, MI

Often times I find that the reoccurring themes in life are the challenges that require the greatest attention. Waking up from unconscious living is hard enough - doing that alone is even more cause to want to go back to sleep. Come in, I'd welcome the opportunity to work with you. Trying on a new perspective might be the way to seeing the possibilities you have! Half of the journey is making the call for help - the other half is working through the filters created from past experiences.

Today's world is too often scary and overwhelming. For many of us, learning to function & adapt in life as a child, teen or young adult is confusing & difficult. These challenges lead to feeling lonely, frustrated or hopeless. Through our work together, you will become confident in yourself, begin to not just 'get by', but thrive. You will begin to experience a life where being you is more than good enough. Unavoidable challenges become opportunities & you gain control of the most important area, yourself. Working together, you will become equipped to navigate day to day life & the unexpected, emerging stronger, smarter & happier.

Opening up to discuss your emotions and difficulties can be an overwhelming feeling. In my office, I pride myself on being trustworthy and emphatic while providing a warm, safe, and accepting environment. As a psychologist, my main objective is to help you make the necessary changes in your life that will allow you to look forward to the future with confidence.

You may find that life is not how you imagined, or how you would like it to be. Often when we have experienced difficulties in our lives, they stick around and make it hard for us to move on, whether in relationship, jobs, or in our emotional well-being. As a therapist, I offer an accepting and non-judgmental setting where, together, we can work to address depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, communication difficulties, job performance, and any other part of your life where you want improvement. I will help you with achieving the quality of life that you desire and deserve.

Welcome. I'm Dr. Janelle Smith, but most of my clients just call me "Doc." I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-oriented. I work with my clients to determine how to apply research-proven techniques in their lives to help reduce difficulties and increase quality of life. Together, we'll develop tools and skills, and use our therapy space as a sounding board to support you while we work together through your concerns. I value client feedback and work to tailor my approach to what works best for you!